In anticipation of our review of Shovels and Rope’s new album, “O’ Be Joyful”, this is “The Keeper”. This album shows their classic sounding folk sound, one that’s both minimalist and a little more electric than we typically hear. It shows the incredible …
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The Spring Standards – “So Simple, So True”
This is my favorite song by one of my most favorite bands. The recording quality is great. We highly recommend you take a few minutes and hop over to The Wild Honey Pie and check out what they have to offer. Enjoy James, …
Horse Feathers – “A Heart Arcane”
Horse Feathers is an awesome indie folk band from Portland, OR and they released an album this year, Cynic’s New Year, which will be review in the next week or so. To get you excited, here’s a video for “A Heart Arcane”: “Time …
Megan Slankard – “Our Little Secret”
Our friend and fan Elisabeth Brugone raved to us about Megan Slankard. We agreed she’s an impressive talent. Thanks Elisabeth! (If you have suggestions, feel free to email us eartothegroundmusicblog@gmail.com. We’re always looking for music to post and/or cover.)
Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu
I have a couple problems with Gary Clark Jr’s debut album, Blak and Blu. First, the title of the album is stupid. Just spell your words correctly. It’s not that hard. Second, and more importantly, the album shows just what Gary Clark Jr. is capable …
Kori Shearer on Thorn & Shout
Kori Shearer is a musician, wanderer, writer, and friend. She lives in Western PA where she writes fiction and sings a little bit of everything. She spends her days counseling and her nights dancing with friends. Despite the intense wanderlust packed firmly in …
A Dark Horse – “Take Me Home”
When I first heard this song on bandcamp, it struck me as a unique song, but I wasn’t sold. After I downloaded the EP (free here: http://adarkhorse.bandcamp.com/album/a-dark-horse), I listened a few more times and fell in love. I’m not sure if its the cadence …
Mary Broome on Courtney Jaye and Marc Scibilia
Nothing gives me a greater sense of purpose or pleasure than connecting with someone over music. I love my job for a dozen reasons, but the best part is building relationships with bloggers who care about promoting genuinely talented artists. One such blogger …
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Count This Penny – Pitchman
Another male/female singing duo that understands how to write intensely personal folk songs that are enriched with some classic country tones, Count This Penny has crafted a masterful album. Banjoes, mandolins, and slides abound on Pitchman, 9 songs that satisfy from top to bottom with …
