It’s hard to explain to folks why some bands have “it” and some don’t, especially in the traditional music space. After all, every traditional band has a guitar, a banjo, and maybe a mandolin and/or fiddle. But the difference is all in the …
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Artist Interview–Benjamin’s Brother
In January I reviewed an eclectic Brit-pop album from Israeli artist, Benjamin’s Brother. I thoroughly enjoyed the updated, timeless sound and the poignant, honest lyrics. When the opportunity to have a conversation with the creator of this album appeared in my inbox, I …
Album Review: Millions – Max Relax – Experimental, intelligent rock music
From the title of this new LP, it’s clear the band knows who they are. Millions are the kind of band that wants to chill their listeners, inspire us a little, and help us get to a better headspace in life. It’s about …
Album Review: Acoustic EP / Vol. 1 By Villafan
Review by Hannah for RockMyCommute JC Villafan’s music is a challenge to categorize into one particular genre, but you’ll find he is impossible to dismiss as an artist. Villafan can’t really be considered alt-country, neo-bluegrass, indie-folk, nor merely “pop” – because he goes …
Fool’s Gold – Top Album of ’15 Candidate
If you are anything like me, you spend the first few weeks of the New Year anticipating the first great album of the year. With ’14 in the books and ’15 picking up speed, it only becomes a matter of time before it …
Artist Interview: Stu Larsen
Photo credit: Jarrad Seng Having heard Stu Larsen on fancy streaming services, I was excited to get information from his PR company. After a few emails back and forth, we decided that an interview would be groovy. Here are Stu’s responses to my …
Album Review: Shai Agmon – The Cobweb – Sophisticated instrumental acoustic guitar album
This is an exceptional album that uses acoustic instrumental guitar to sooth the soul. Shai Agmon reached out to us and it was a stunning realization of his talent. The combination of guitar music and backing strings makes for a gorgeous, relaxing experience. …
Album Review: Carter Sampson – Thirty Three – No non-sense beauty in each country track
(Review written by Hannah of rockmycommute.com) When you check out Carter Sampson’s Bandcamp page, you’ll notice that Thirty Three is the “fourth independent studio release” for Carter, and her first solo acoustic EP. Right from the beginning, you can tell this album is …
Artist Interview – Autumn in June
If you were to make a list of the musical genres that Ear to the Ground covers, indie electro would have a difficult time cracking the top fifty. The closest we may come is the upcoming banjo free Mumford and Sons album. However, …
Album Review: Pacific Gold – Sing My Welcome Home – A soulful, harmonious journey
A few years ago when I ran across Wayfarer’s album The River on bandcamp I was totally blown away by their conceptual style – a revisioning and repurposing of hymns with a sort of vintage 1960s rock flavor. It was so rich and …
