Fairhazel – “Cruel, hard world”-I am a sucker for chromatic melody structures and this track starts there. Then the lyrics hit and… oh my WORD this is a good song. The balance of piano, guitar, and vocal is absolutely delightful. If you’re living …
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Three unique acts redefining the “pop” genre
Peach Luffe – “Golden Parachutes”-The glowing production style of this track caught my attention right away. The vocal work is really exemplary on this tune. I’m fairly certain the lyrics are sardonic on this one. I won’t dig too much into my interpretation …
Artist to Watch: : : Rose Brokenshire Calms and Impresses
Rose Brokenshire – “Maybe We’re Just Tired” In the ever complicated time we live in, the music of Toronto songwriter Rose Brokenshire is a much needed balm for battered minds. The relevantly titled “Maybe We’re Just Tired”, is a rich expression of style …
Three excellent folk songs to get your week off to a great start
Jakob Leventhal – “Purple Everywhere”-I appreciate the chill energy of this acoustic folk track. Leventhal’s vocal is just subtle enough to be understandable, yet understated enough to be soothing. The instrumentation feels incredibly comforting on this one. The overall color of the piece …
Three genre bending tracks for those who are looking for something different
Counting Chances – “Fine fine fine fine”-The first time I heard this song I wasn’t sure what to do with it. The epic jazz vocal in the opening is really moving. I figured it was just going to be a kind of classic …
Three folk tunes that will boost your mood
WILD – “Friend like you”-If you’re looking for an upbeat fun folk tune, give this a spin. I know what you’re thinking — this doesn’t feel like Woody Guthrie’s folk. It’s not. It’s a contemporary folk with a lot of pop elements. The …
Three brand new neoclassical tunes to relax and inspire
Michael Logozar – “Sway” -We’ve been covering Michael Logozar’s music for a while now. The calming style of piano composition here is deeply rewarding. It’s definitely the kind of piece you might put on for a time of reading, writing, or meditating. I …
Three amazingly talented acoustic singer songwriters
Darla Jade – “Forget you not”-The piano energy of this track is really wonderful. It provides a gorgeous melodic basis for Jade’s incredible lead vocal. The expressive lyrical style about the difficulty of memory loss is really powerful. If you’ve ever loved someone …
Three indie folk songs for your Friday
Tomo – “Coffee Cups and Cigarettes”-If you’re looking for a nice relaxing acoustic song, definitely put this one on. It’s a bit sad, actually, but the calming style of the guitar makes it a lovely song to hear. Hopefully the writer found a …
Greta Stanley Wows, Giving us an Old “New Feeling”
Greta Stanley – “New Feeling” Honestly, the music of Greta Stanley exemplifies why we started Ear to the Ground so many years ago. That feeling we got from the first listen of “New Feeling”, is something we work everyday in hopes of finding. …
