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Dayna is an Assistant Editor at Ear to the Ground and has been writing for us and other blogs for over a decade! She's a vocalist and musician with a deep passion for indie artists and music. She currently resides in the Washington DC area, loves tacos, Korean food, her daughter, and dude falsetto. (Not necessarily in that order.)
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Genre-Bending Beauties for Your Chill Weekend

It has been a really tough week. Anyone else? I really needed a pick-me-up and these 4 artists gave that to me and I am very grateful. Here’s some excellent vibes for your much-needed and well-deserved weekend. Sarpa Salpa – “Say Something” Speaking …

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  • January 11, 2020 /
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EP Review, “The Lisa Heller Project” – Beautifully Breaking the Rules

Lisa Heller went from industry to indie in a beautifully masterful way. She decided that the standards laid out before her were not what she wanted and decided to work on a project unequivocally hers. Not only is she uniquely releasing the songs …

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  • January 4, 2020 /
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Featured Single, Avaya – “Last Words”

Avaya wowed me with this latest tune “Last Words.” There’s a lot to really dig into with this single and there are some delicious nuances that made it a stand out. For one, her vocals are pure and she has a unique vibrato …

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  • December 28, 2019 /
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The 10 Albums that Defined My Decade

I know you’re probably a little over the top 10 lists, but I recently realized that it’s literally the end of the decade, and I would be remiss to forgo one of the most important Top 10 lists! This decade was predominantly during …

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  • December 21, 2019 /
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Dayna’s (All-Genre) Top 10 Albums of 2019!

I know most of you are looking at this list and thinking one of two things. One, who is Dayna? Or two, these aren’t all indie artists and this is an indie blog… what’s the deal? Here’s my truth. One, hi! I’m Dayna. …

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  • December 14, 2019 /
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Don’t Let the Weather Fool You, These Powerful Tunes Are Anything But Cold

I’m cold. Like, temperature-wise. (Maybe personality, too. Depends on who you ask, I guess.) But these hard-hitting, inventive, awesome songs have the ability to warm you up, inside and out. So, go ahead. Cozy up the fire! Soul Push – “Calypso” I’ve just …

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  • December 7, 2019 /
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An Indie Mix To Accompany Your Shopping

Today is “Shop Small Business Saturday” (in which you should be out there spending all that cash money on the “mom and pop” joints), and while these tunes are “smaller” and indie, they surely aren’t small! And that’s why I’m here today… to …

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  • November 30, 2019 /
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Heavenly Vocals to Cure Your Pre-Holiday Stress

Guys, I get it. The Holiday season is LITERALLY around the corner and whether you love it or hate it, it can be stressful. So, as Thanksgiving reers her glorious head this week and reminds us to be thankful for all we have, …

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  • November 23, 2019 /
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Delicious New Tunes for Your Weekend

Ooh, you’re in for it now! You’ve done got yourself into this mess by wandering into this place looking for new music. And by golly you’re gonna get it! These are the best tracks that I’ve heard in weeks! And you’re gonna love …

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  • November 16, 2019 /
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YouTube Gem – “Slow Regard” by I Wish I Was a Punk Band

Quippy band names aside, this actual lone musician did something for me that hasn’t happened in a really, really long time. I had this visceral reaction to what would seemingly be another submission in a long line of submissions. Phil Hamilton, known by …

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  • November 9, 2019 /
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