Jonah Kagan – “The Roads”-At first blush, this seems like a pure folk tune. Stay with it. There’s a rock energy that takes off just past the one minute mark and *trust me* when I say it’s worth sticking around for. I could …
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Three unique Americana tunes with a range of styles for every fan of the genre
Richard Simeonoff – “Someday”-From the first time I heard this track, I knew it was something that I wanted to support on EarToTheGround. Everything from the sonic construction to the lyrical concept feels familiar and relatable. The “punch my ticket out of here” …
Three excellent new folk tunes, including a song of the year candidate
De-Esser – “Tame”-This is a remarkable piece of folk songwriting with heartache right at the very core of the track. It’s about trying to move on, all while feeling the pain of the rejection. The line, “don’t leave you anything but older” gets …
Three new rock tracks that remind us all that ROCK IS NOT DEAD! It’s alive and well.
Media House – “Car Sales Men”-It’s not every day you hear a song about car sales men. Also, it’s not every day that a song is actually about the title. In this case, it’s a metaphor about perception and enjoying life through the …
Fantastic New Rock with a Conscience
Deathcruiser – “Afterglow in Ohio” Full disclosure, we are bias towards all things Ohio. Our affinity for the Buckeye state is unmatched. Recently, there was a devastating train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio with damming affects to the environment and health of the …
Three more Americana tunes to keep our loyal readers smiling
Mild Goose Chase – “Tennessee”-The art of phrasing is hard to put into words. For an artist, it’s not just about what you say but how you say it. Mild Goose Chase has perfect phrasing and articulation on this song. It’s a nice …
Three captivating singer songwriters that will move you to emotions this summer
Eliza Elliott – “Are you ever?”-The first thirty seconds of this track FLOORED me from first listen and get me every time. Elliott sings, “Tell me someone’s holding holding you because I can’t bear the thought that you are lonely.” Wow. Imagine the …
Three unconventional (but beautiful) variations on rock music
Mise en Scene – “Beautiful People”-I don’t even know what subgenre to call this, but it’s got some Sleater-Kinney vibes for sure. The vocals have a unique flavor to them. The easy going expressiveness of the electric guitar makes the sound resonate well. …
Three folk singer songwriters who will get you through those midsummer blues
Augusta – “No coward (demo)” -This is a magical piece of acoustic songwriting. I find it surprising that this song is a demo as it is so delightfully well done. I wouldn’t change a thing, personally. I’ve covered Augusta many times in the …
3 Absolute Danceable Post Punk Anthems
Two-Man Giant Squid – “Progress” If we were in charge of programming a hip radio station, this would be blaring each hour. It makes us simultaneously want to dance and rage in equal measure. The Brooklyn act have a post punk flare to …
