As I write this, there’s a soft early December snow falling. I’m not sure if my kids and I will get to build a snowman from this one, but we definitely will at some point this winter. This track takes on a different …
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Exploring some late 2018 folk artists
Fairground Saints – “Somewhere Down the Line” -I really appreciate the almost Partridge Family quality of the vocals here. You laugh, but honestly it’s such a good time, positive-vibes kind of sound I can’t get enough of the Fairground Saints. If I was …
Discovering truly unique neoclassical music
Tom Merrall – “Dreaming of Forever” -Merrall’s style is ever-moving, a sense of constant evolution with the piano. The rolling style is hypnotic and engaging both at the same time. Sometimes it reminds me of the Chicago classic “Colour My World” while other …
Appreciating unique textures in indie rock
Joel Taylor – “Moment’s Notice” -Taylor has a gospel soul that permeates through this track. It’s powerful and will have you clapping along. Some of the lyrics are tragic, but there’s an optimistic to the track. The soaring lead vocal wins the day …
Partnering with Hungry for Music: Giving Tuesday and beyond
Well here it is – Giving Tuesday – I’m sure you’ve heard. To celebrate the occasion, EarToTheGround would like to give back a bit. We are supporting an organization called Hungry for Music (https://hungryformusic.org/) that helps children gain access to instruments. The organization …
New Music Potpourri – Trust us on these and find a new favorite
Kelsey Waters – “I Pour” -Sometimes it can be hard to believe that “country music” in its current iteration is anything like its roots. But honestly, artists like Kelsey Waters come along and remind me that all is not lost. The lyricism in …
Tye James – “So Damn Good”
Tye James – “So Damn Good” -What this track lacks in modesty it makes up in cool soul energy. The lead vocal is really solid on this one. Every time I spin it, I keep trying to put my finger on what vintage …
These singer songwriters are going to steal your heart
Xenia Dunford – “Tell Me” -If apples are crispy and sweet, then this song is kind of the sonic version of an apple. Of course it’s jazzy, but more than the jazzy is the sweetness in the vocal and the crispness of the …
Indie pop rock – Get your sing-a-long pants on!
Whyte Tygers – “Don’t Hesitate” -The feel good vibes of this track are just more than I can bear. It’s a song that will have you oohing and ahhing with it on first listen. It’s about the need to take life seriously enough …
Album Review: St Pete Holland – Seven Deadly Hymns
This is the best album of 2018 that you haven’t heard. I guarantee it. If you come to EarToTheGround to find exceptional music that is under your radar, sit back and enjoy. This album is going to blow you away. Every year we …
