Fans of Americana that features rock guitars are going to find a lot to like with this new album from Jelly Ellington. This album is right in the sweet spot, combining multiple genres that all swirl around the central theme of “Americana” music. …
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Three outstanding “classic” style rock tracks that will remind you the past isn’t even past
The Slow Glow – “Take It Easy, Charlie”-The guitar work on this track puts a massive smile on my face. At first blush, you might think the lyrics here are overly simple. But at about the 10th repetition of the line, you start …
Three new folk tunes that are sure to capture your attention
Lorcan Nelson – “Easy Love”-If chill acoustic music is what you’re looking for, definitely check out this track from Lorcan Nelson. One of my favorite things about being a music blogger is getting music sent to us from all over the world. The …
Three new pop rock tracks that will have you ready to head out to a show
Jacob on the Moon – “Swimming in Your World”-There’s something about the chill groove of this track that won me over right away. The vocal sits right in the pocket, allowing the listener to follow the lyrics but not fully being hit in …
Discover a pair of rootsy country tracks that will make you feel “homesick for somewhere I never been”
Abby Webster – “I Wanna Live!”-If you’re a fan of traditional country music sounds, this track definitely connects. The banjo is absolutely excellent. The lyrics have this hard edge to them, encountering drinking and smoking again. It’s about having a “hard time being …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Seventh Track – Jordan Whitlock, Memory Spells “No Surprises” (Cover)
Jordan Whitlock and Memory Spells – “No Surprises” (Radiohead Cover)-From the moment I clicked play on this song, I was pretty much stopped in my tracks by the vocal. The overall energy of the song is almost oppressively slow… and it forces the …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Sixth Track – LOVELOVELOVE “Half-Life”
LOVELOVELOVE – “Half-Life”-I’ll say it right from the start… this is for fans of the sort of Adam Melchor and vaultboy style of folk-influenced pop that I’ve been covering for over a decade. I really enjoy this type of sad-boy pop music (and …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Fifth Track – Hera “Uncomfortable”
Hera – “Uncomfortable”-This song is about relationships. It’s a song about someone who broke up with you but then is the one that ends up making it weird because they regret it. Hera writes with some absolutely savage self confidence that makes the …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Fourth Track – Ava Valianti “Distant”
Ava Valianti – “Distant”-If you’ve ever been in a long distance relationship, this song will resonate deeply. It’s about missing someone and only getting to see them on the weekends. There’s a softness to the mix that allows the vocal to really connect. …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Third Track – pragya “one blink”
pragya – “one blink”-Take an acoustic guitar line that feels calm and comfortable, then add a vocal that has a similar calming sense to it… that’s pretty much the summary of this sound. The artist, pragya, reminds me of what I’ve always loved …
