David Chutka – “#22” -This is neither the first nor probably the last time we’re featuring David Chutka’s work on our site. He is, simply, one of the best neoclassical artists we receive on a regular basis. The piano is conventional and fills …
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Three DJs who stand out among their profession
Choosing just three DJs out of the numerous skilled individuals out there who have honed their talents to a fine art on the DJ turntable is not the easiest of tasks. However, there are a few who do stand out among the profession, …
Singer-songwriters to Welcome the Changing Season
The leaves are changing, the weather’s turned cold… but our hearts are warm and hopeful. Unless you hate fall, in which case you’re heart is of the colder variety. But, if you love the changing season then here are some tunes to help …
Mid week variety playlist – A new jam for all the cool kids
FRAUDS – “Silent” -The beat on this track will make a believer out of anyone. Then when you combine the nostalgic elements with some hard hitting lyrics, you get this overall vibe that is pretty unparalleled. You might want to compare this to …
Album Review: The Other Favorites – Naysayer
We’ve written a great deal about the work of Josh Turner and Carson McKee on our site. It’s probably no surprise that we’re excited to dig into their recent venture on Naysayer. I’ll be blunt with my critique; if you’re a fan of …
Some Incredible Songwriters You Need
Jacob McCoy – “All I Need” / “Rear View Mirror” If we were to have a patron saint here at Ear to the Ground, we would be hard-pressed to find someone more qualified than Jacob McCoy. His sound exemplifies us as a site. His vocals …
Five singer songwriters to watch the autumn leaves fall
Trevor Myall – “Thought of You” (Explicit) -We don’t usually feature explicit tracks, but this one is actually really well placed. It’s not gratuitous or crass; it’s the kind of deep, personal, cutting cursing that is why cursing exists. That said, the deep …
Album Review: El Coyote – Self titled
The first time we heard El Coyote was one of those “sit up and pay attention” moments. The branding might make you think of it as an indie rock outfit, but it’s actually a really fascinating country and Americana band. I love the …
If it don’t jangle, we don’t want it – Americana on ETTG
Dan Getkin and the Twelve Six – “At the Ivy Inn” -You better get ready to dance if you’re going to play this song. It’s a five o’clock on Friday quittin’ time from work kind of song. It’s got a storyline that reminds …
Artist Interview: Emerging indie pop singer songwriter Emily James
You may know Emily James as the creator of the song, “Never Chase a Boy.” That song has skyrocketed to millions of plays on Spotify, bringing James a bit of broader attention. But some of us have been following her career for years …
