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 …
Yearly Archives: 2018
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 …
3 Great New Tracks For Everyone
Keelan Mak – “Flicker” There is a ton to like about this Brisbane artist. His craft is sultry and soulful. The indie minimalist artist has a majestic way of creating tracks that have an accompanying mood that sticks to your ears as much …
More from Jae Jin and a few other folk artists
Jae Jin – “Book in the Cloud” -Like clockwork every few weeks we get a new submission from Jae Jin. Here’s the thing, though, we can’t quite him. We don’t even want to quit him! He’s delightful. Just listen to the harmonies on …
A Near Perfect Playlist For All
Layer Cake – “Keep Me Awake” Wow, this is exactly the sort of tune your life needs right now. The quirky and energetic Aussie rock band tread Arctic Monkeys territory but in a more playful way. Layer Cake are fun and clever, but also have a remarkable …
