Tanner Swift is a remarkably talented singer songwriter. His new album just came out a few months ago and we plan to cover it as soon as we can. In the meantime, here’s the official video for the album’s opener “I’m Losing Friends.” …
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Brett Shady–dusty, nostalgic sunshine
It has been raining here all summer but if it was sunny I would love to be lying under a tree with a glass of basil lemonade and the summery sounds of Brett Shady latest album. “National Hotel” is easy listening. It’s not …
Album Review: Anna and Elizabeth – Self titled – Breathtaking Appalachian roots music
Album Review: Anna and Elizabeth – Self titled – Breathtaking Appalachian roots music Listeners can tell from the first notes of “Long Time Travellin’” that Anna and Elizabeth are not trendy revivalists trying to capitalize on traditional songwriters. They are the genuine article. …
Three Artists Doing Pop Music Right
Three Artists Doing Pop Music Right Most of what EarToTheGround Music covers is something closer to folk or roots music, but occasionally we hear pop music that’s so good we just can’t pass it up. These three artists are exactly that kind of …
Marco With Love – Tidal Wave – Blues Soaked Rock
NYC based rockers Marco With Love are best summed up with their Facebook description: “foot stompin’, ass shaking, hook laden, indie rock’n roll”. In a world of mass promotion, this brevity is much appreciated. The boys of Marco play pure, unadulterated, rock that …
Guest Album Review: Govind S. on John Moreland’s High on Tulsa Heat
John Moreland’s album High On Tulsa Heat is a masterpiece in storytelling and songcraft. The lyrics and delivery seem to be influenced by artists as diverse as Townes van Zandt, John Prine, Hank Williams (sr.) and early Bob Dylan. There is probably a …
Album Review: Gren Bartley – Magnificent Creatures
Album Review: Gren Bartley – Magnificent Creatures Gren Bartley has a unique voice and his own kind of confidence. His voice quivers sometimes. His compositions can be overly full. But his album is full of resonant sounds and inspiring phrases that keep me …
The Barrel Boys–timeless, classic bluegrass
The Barrel Boys are pretty darn bluegrass. They’re perfect for square dancing under the millions of stars in Wyoming. They’re perfect for driving in an antique truck through the prairies of eastern Colorado. They’re perfect for raising your heart rate, putting a smile …
Album Review: Tyler Nail – Feathers
Album Review: Tyler Nail – Feathers Tyler Nail is an accomplished singer songwriter with a well-rounded Americana flavor. He is sure to find a lot of fans among the readers of this site. When I initially ran across Nail’s acoustic flavorings, I found …
Album Review: Highly Suspect – Mister Asylum
Review of Highly Suspect’s new album – Mister Asylum By Hannah of www.rockmycommute.com Pay attention to this album coming soon! Highly Suspect is a Brooklyn-Based trio with a big sound – I love the cynical band name, and the paranoid / creepy feeling …
