The day that I heard “Hands on my body” by Mariya Stokes I sent my co-editor Matt Simon a note that said “I found a huge hit.” I immediately started contacting Stokes on social media because I am so excited for this track. …
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Reimagining Rock in February 2019
St Buryan – “Giving In”-There’s a grittiness to the St Buryan sound that keeps me coming back for more. Where the vocals sometimes waver, the drum beat and driving guitars make up for. The overall sound is one that is dynamic and engaging. …
State of the Blog Address: 2019 for EarToTheGround Music
Friends, readers, music lovers, thank you for taking time to read this address. Let us first say thank you. We recently reached 700,000 all-time views on our website, a milestone that seems ridiculously impossible. Our social media continues to grow, with Instagram taking …
A variety playlist for early January 2019
James Smith – “Tell Me That You Love Me”-Since this track has over 3 million plays you might be thinking it’s not very “indie,” but we still want to support this kind of music. The vocal is outstanding and the easy going songwriting …
Modern Classical Artist Nico Cartosio Wows With New Dramatic Holiday Video
Neo-Classical/Romantic artist Nico Cartosio has provided us with the perfect holiday video for those true believers in the Christmas merit of Die Hard. The artist has a talent for a modern classical sway that will have listeners swaying with a romantic tragedy. On it’s own, …
Racoon Racoon – “Young Wolves”
Fans of folk music (which is most of you) will really enjoy the jangly sweetness of this track. It’s got some interesting pop folk elements like a mandolin (or uke?) and male-female harmonies. The melancholy lyrics really hit the spot, too. The whole …
Kara Ali – “Stars and the Moon”
If you are a fan of soul music, the new track from Kara Ali is sure to sooth your soul. There’s a wonderful classic soul mood to it. I love everything from the clarity of her vocal to the classic “doo wop” singers …
A Winter Equinox Playlist – Light, Harmony, and Hope
Whitney Mongé – “Born Without Wings”-This wonderful track has a core of truth to it that slowly unfolds throughout the song. It’s a narrative form folk song with spirit. The chords help the lyrics cut through the air about identity in family and …
Music potpourri: Trust us with (another) mix of great new tunes
Night Traveler – “Don’t Forget Me” -It’s a little 80s, I’ll warn you now. But honestly this is the kind of 80s coolness that reminds me of big hair and sweet styles. It was back when the Cold War was still alive and …
Featuring new, engaging neoclassical music
Gian Marco Castro – “Memories of You” -I don’t know who these memories are about, but this is a gorgeous contemplative neoclassical piece. I love that there are cycles of repetition, but the overall feeling is still one of movement. It’s such a …
