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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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Album Review: Billy Keane – The Nearness of You EP – NMF Winner Ep. 44

Billy Keane “The Nearness of You EP” Review By: Dayna Duncan The sun in shining today—it’s 78 degrees. Spring has officially sprung where I’m at. (Korea, for all who wonder…or wander. Boom.) It’s the perfect kind of day to listen to a good …

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Album Review: Wonggoys – High Hello (#NewMusicFriday – Ep. 36 Winners!)

Wonggoys – High Hello album review By Dayna Duncan Inevitably, when you think about really cool trios of brothers from the Philippines, with smooth vocals and super stylized lyrics, you think of the Wonggoys. Or you don’t… …until now, anyways! Here you go! …

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#MusicMondayMarathon – Album Review – Troup – “Mercury and Gold EP” (NewMusicFriday Ep. 30 Winners!)

Do you like guitar solos, diversity of sound, and fun rhythm? Interesting lyrics? Cool harmonies? Good ‘ol classic rock and roll? Then Troup’s “Mercury and Gold EP” is just for you. I really had a lot of fun listening through this one. (And …

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Album Review: Maximum High – Greek rockers with brand new EP (New Music Friday – Episode 25 Winners)

Maximum High is an example of rock in its purest form. This foursome, from Athens, Greece prove that the language of rock and roll is universal. The members include Irene Dimopoulou, Thanos Amorginos, Dimitri Koutsiouris, and Nick Zografos. Their new EP, released 2 …

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Guest Review: Joy Williams – Venus

Guest Review: Joy Williams – “Venus” By Dayna Duncan Joy “effing” Williams! Please excuse my language, but I just don’t know how else to show respect. (I guess that’s how these young kids are doing it these days!) I wish there were a …

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Quick Hit: Florez

Fans of Pop/Rock take a seat in the roaring train that is Florez. These guys are a Nashville-based band that when even swapping members, seem to be making waves around town. Someone suggested I meander my way over to their music and take …

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The Wheeler Brothers – Portraits

There are few times when I listen to just a minute of a new band and instantly dig it. It’s rare. Mostly because I can harshly judge a band or artists sound within the first minute. In fact, I like to listen to …

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Dayna Duncan on Local Natives

 I admit that I tend not to take much notice of the itunes “suggestions” for me, mostly because they are sometimes completely ridiculous. But, as I was anxiously downloading my super-anticipated pre-ordered “Valtari” album by Sigur Ros, these dudes were suggested and I have …

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