The first time I heard Terrible Sons, I was struck by how much of an older style it captures. There’s a reflective, mid-20th century folk style to it. Unique artful folk instrumentation helps the sound stand out in a crowded folk scene currently. …
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Album Review – Coveralls: Songs from the Imagination Movers
This review is a bit outside of our normal coverage here on EarToTheGround. But since we cover indie pop music, hopefully some of our readers from that subgenre will enjoy this energetic new album Coveralls: Songs from the Imagination Movers. If you think …
Three brand new Americana tracks that bring the past to the present
Rebecca Porter – “Clockin’ out”-If you’re looking for a throwback to the heyday of country music, give this track a spin. Porter sings with the honkytonk in her soul on this unique track. The stories of the people in the song feel genuine. …
Three fantastic groups bringing exciting indie folk to improve your summer playlist
Cattle and Cane – “IOU”-If you like good harmonies and handclaps, you’ve come to the right place! This track has an energy that will put a smile on your face. From the first time I clicked play on it, I felt a really …
A pair of indie singer songwriters with a sound that is ready for commercial radio
Lily Moore – “Summer”-The easy comp for Lily Moore’s vocal is Adele. No, that’s not a misprint. She really sounds like Adele! This song has a pop energy that is sure to find a wide supportive audience. The rhythm is moving, energetic, and …
Three unconventional tracks to show the versatility of the “pop” genre (when you’re not listening to the radio)
Certainly So – “Tired for a living”-Everything from the understated guitar to the inflection in the lead vocal makes this song feels like an “alt” track. This isn’t the grungy, belabored style of alt music though. This is a bright style of rock …
Three tracks right at the intersection of folk and Americana music
Hiss Golden Messenger – “Nu-Grape”-One of the delights of writing about music is helping to find those categories that refine sound into understanding. Honestly, though, with this track it doesn’t really need a genre category to be good. It just feels right. It’s …
Three indie folk tracks to remind us that real music is not dead
Luke Sital-Singh – “Til the Day I Die”-If you’ve been around EarToTheGround for any length of time, you will be familiar with Luke Sital-Singh’s name. He’s an artist who gets approvals from both of the editors. This latest track is easy to hear …
This Week’s Best Indie Rock Gems
Blonde Bones – “Bad Dreams” Happy official start of summer! We cannot think of a better way to kick off the warm season than with this perfect track. “Bad Dreams” has a cool indie sound and an incredible croon to match. This is …
Three brand new rock tracks throwing back to the roots and pushing forward to the future
Austin Brockner – “Lazy Wednesday”-Take some classic stylings with a sweet swing and killer horns… ready, now, a classic vocal. Oh yeah, that’s the stuff right there. Brockner’s “Lazy Wednesday” is just the kind of song for a classic vibe with some fresh …
