Speak, Brother – “Father” -Let me make a technical, unbiased statement as a critic: I love this song. No, but seriously, this is an incredible song that blends elements of pop rock and folk music into a really fascinating dynamic track. The raw, …
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The Most Outstanding Tuesday Tracks
Priest – “Lost Lions” Described as “Passion Pit diving for old shoegazer-era albums in a treasure chest filled with glitter,” the electro pop stylings of Camille Priest is every bit that description. Here at Ear to the Ground, we don’t typically cover a …
Cinematic and inspirational neoclassical – Lunchtime Playlist April 17
David Baron – “Under Rain” -Even if you are not a typical neoclassical “fan,” you will enjoy this piece. It has some of the most amazing, evocative lines I have heard in the genre this year. The cinematic strings rise and swell literally …
Rock n’ Roll into the day (into the day) – Lunchtime Playlist April 13
Carnival Club – “Sin City” -There’s nothing more rock n’ roll than singing about sin. Yeah, that’s right, the nasty the dirty grimy realities of life. Carnival Club get down and dirty with some reverby guitars on this one that will get you …
A potpourri mix of unique styles – Lunchtime Playlist April 12
Mamas Gun – “You Make My Life a Better Place” -Mamas Gun are one of my favorite finds of 2018. This is the second track from them we’ve covered on the site and there will surely be more to come. The timeless style …
The 5 Best Tracks From This Week
James Spaite – “Riverside” This single off the singer songwriter’s sophomore album is a stunner. Pure and unhindered, it soars with folk goodness. The artist is accompanied with a duet that complements his sound wonderfully. There is absolutely nothing to not love her. …
Artist Interview: John Wheeler talks to Slow Dakota on music making as a law student
An interivew with PJ Sauerteig aka “Slow Dakota” So, first of all, how do you find the time to create music while attending law school full time? What sort of sacrifices do you have to make, if any? A few close friends pulled …
Five emotional new tracks you need – Lunchtime Playlist April 11
Bogues – “Orchard to Bartnick” -This track defies description, bringing forth elements of indie rock and emotionally-driven guitar folk. It’s a really thoughtful song, though. The lyrics are abrasive at times, expressing a depth of soul we don’t always get to hear in …
The Tuesday Three: 3 Rock Tracks to Consider
Like Swimming – “Strike A Pose” The Swedish act has some intriguing projects on the way. With a dual EP Resistance / Relations, the band hope to get all their political frustrations out on the first half, while leaving room for a more …
Five tasty singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist April 10
Ben Wagner – “Take My Time” -This snappy pop singer songwriter will get your lunchbreak off to a great start. His guitar work might put some in the mind of someone like Jack Johnson. There’s an intrinsic optimism to the chord structure and …
