Cale Hawkins’s track “The Ferryman” was one of the most gripping first-listen “wow” reactions I’ve had all year. It really is that kind of powerful influence and I can’t totally explain why. Whether it’s the intricate lyrics or the overall theatrical feeling of …
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Album Review: Common Jack – Strange New State (NMF Winner Ep 49)
Fans of experimental folk music take note. Common Jack is Brooklyn-based folk rocker John Gardner. His work, along with his band mates, makes for an incredible Americana vibe. Whether it’s raw, gritty Neil Young-esque vocals or a plodding familiar folk rock beat, the …
Artist Interview: Paul Johnson’s hopeful project Canyon City continues to impress
Canyon City is the moniker for a Nashville-based singer songwriter Paul Johnson. We’ve featured his EP Refuge a few years ago and have shared a few of his songs off of the 2016 album Midnight Waves. It was off of the merits of …
Nancy Wilson Talks Her New Project, Layne Staley, And Gives Advice For Young Artists
“This is the band I always wanted to be in,” says Nancy Wilson of her new project. The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Heart founder has recently released a new album with an incredible list of collaborators that they named …
The Three Best Tracks We Heard From This (Or Any) Week
Katie Herzig – “Strangers” “Strangers’ is one of the first songs I wrote for the new album,” Herzig explains. “Over time I fell in love with the simplicity and chillness of this song and wanted it to be the first on my record. …
New Music Friday – Episode 66 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
So we’re not sure about the whole hashtagging of #NewMusicFriday in the headline. We were doing that. Now maybe not? If any of our readers are SEO gurus, what say you? Anyways, you’re not here to talk about websites, you’re here to listen …
Legendary Punk Act X Celebrate 40 Years And We Talk To D.J. Bonebrake About Legacy And Advice For Rising Acts
Being together for over forty years does not necessarily exempt you from the touring lifestyle. “We are currently traveling around in a van between Minnesota and Milwaukee,” shares drummer for legendary LA act X, D.J. Bonebrake. Currently on their forty-year anniversary tour, the …
Artist Interview: Joe Purdy Pays the Price for Social Justice
When Joe Purdy decided to write a social justice album, he knew that he was making an important decision for his career. Frankly, he didn’t know what direction it would take, but he knew it was worth saying something meaningful with his music. …
How do you decide what music to cover on this site?
Today we’re going to address a common FAQ about EarToTheGround Music. In fact, quite a few people have gotten upset with us for not covering their music. We’re sorry, honestly. If we loved every submission we got, we would have to own a …
Tuesday Double Spin: Two Incredible Tracks You Need To Hear
Black Coast (feat. Ponette) – “Medicine” New York rooted artist Stan Rapport’s project is something to behold. Co-written through emails and demos sent with Helene Svaland, singer of Norway outfit Ponette, the haunting space this track fills is similar to Phantogram. It plays …
