There is something familiar and beautiful hidden inside the music of LA’s indie pop band Milo Greene. Melodic and building, their music has a way of seeking your soul out and giving it a soundtrack. Recently the act signed with Nettwerk, and is …
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Album Review: The Ballroom Thieves – Deadeye
One of the best things about running a music blog is that you get to decide what to cover. Sometimes that comes with official editorial policies and a fancy process. Other times you just hear something, fall in love, and decide to write …
Guest Editorial: Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize and Why His Music Matters
Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize win split opinion in the literary community. One side thought he thoroughly deserved it after a lifetime of creating musical poetry that defined a nation, on the other side were cries that a songwriter shouldn’t be awarded the prize …
Album Review: Faultlines – Telephone Philosophies (NewMusicFriday Episode 16 winner)
My first impression of Faultlines was something like, “oh wow, these folks can SING.” The lead singer sounds like Jennifer Nettles and the overall sound reminds me a bit of the progressive bluegrass band The Green Cards. If you’re a fan of pop …
“29” – Run River North – – Alt Folk Rockers Drop New Video
If you have been reading Ear to the Ground for any length of time, chances are you have heard us rave about California folk rockers Run River North. Their upbeat and thoughtful sound has won the hearts of many in the ETTG offices. For the …
New Music Friday – Ep 25 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
This New Music Friday feature has been fun to run so we’re going to keep it rolling for a bit longer. This one will have a bit more of a focus to it, mostly highlighting some pretty intriguing indie rock bands. Since they’re …
New Soul: Meghan Mary Gibbs and Scott Pettigrew
Soul is such an exciting style of music. It makes me close my eyes and connect with people. You can feel their stories and it will just melt you. These two talented individuals can definitely do that. Take a minute out of your …
Album Review: Autrey – Chemical Lonely EP (NewMusicFriday Episode 15 winner)
Autrey has an intriguing sound that feels like a good adult beverage; there are some sweet flavors, but also some things that will kick you hard. As it all comes together, you find yourself feeling a sense of sophisticated pop music. Autrey writes …
MONA – – A Classic Rock Act With a Fresh Sound
I have to be honest; I am insanely partial to musicians with ties to Ohio. I get it, I am bias but there is a certain flavor of the sound influenced by lake effect snow and years of athletic heartbreak. But when I …
Four Singer Songwriters You Will Love
Singer Songwriters are amazing people. They can do it all, it seems, and for me they end up being therapist as much as entertainment. They are artists, sure, but poets and sages all as well. These four talented singer songwriters are sure to …
