Cale Hawkins’s track “The Ferryman” was one of the most gripping first-listen “wow” reactions I’ve had all year. It really is that kind of powerful influence and I can’t totally explain why. Whether it’s the intricate lyrics or the overall theatrical feeling of …
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Album Review: Common Jack – Strange New State (NMF Winner Ep 49)
Fans of experimental folk music take note. Common Jack is Brooklyn-based folk rocker John Gardner. His work, along with his band mates, makes for an incredible Americana vibe. Whether it’s raw, gritty Neil Young-esque vocals or a plodding familiar folk rock beat, the …
Artist Interview: Paul Johnson’s hopeful project Canyon City continues to impress
Canyon City is the moniker for a Nashville-based singer songwriter Paul Johnson. We’ve featured his EP Refuge a few years ago and have shared a few of his songs off of the 2016 album Midnight Waves. It was off of the merits of …
New Music Friday – Episode 66 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
So we’re not sure about the whole hashtagging of #NewMusicFriday in the headline. We were doing that. Now maybe not? If any of our readers are SEO gurus, what say you? Anyways, you’re not here to talk about websites, you’re here to listen …
How do you decide what music to cover on this site?
Today we’re going to address a common FAQ about EarToTheGround Music. In fact, quite a few people have gotten upset with us for not covering their music. We’re sorry, honestly. If we loved every submission we got, we would have to own a …
Artist Interview: Max Challis and John Cattini of Morningbird – Rapidly emerging young rockers!
If you’re not already familiar with the sound of Morningbird, please take a moment to click on the lead track of their album Only Believe in Love. You will immediately hear why we are so high on these emerging artists. With some genuine …
The Best Tracks We Heard This Week
Kuzo – “Luna” This is an intriguing electro/dark wave duo from LA who immediately grabbed our attention. While the genre is flooded with acts that can be described as treading the same ground as Kuzo, we would be hard-pressed to find one with …
New Music Friday – Episode 65 – Please vote in the poll at the bottom to decide who wins a feature!
These contests are heating up lately with some really impressive vote totals. Have you been out here pounding the pavement for your favorite artists? We’re glad to hear it! Please keep sharing the love and the great music. Mar – “Ghost” -This is …
Featuring two tracks from MAWD (Winner NMF Ep 57)
If you follow our site closely, you know we love great vocals and an uptempo style. It’s impossible to hear the band MAWD without drawing connections with a band like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. It’s a fun, uptempo folk style that …
Three folk tracks to set your week straight
Folk music is what we do. We’re proud to present these three talented artists and some really “hot off the press” new music that just came out in the past month. If you have friends who like this kind of thing, please share …
