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Greg Jones is an avid fan of great harmonies and vocal blending. He mostly writes about acoustic, folk, and roots country artists. You can contact him at eartothegroundmusicblog@gmail.com ATTN: Greg.
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Three radio-ready tracks that will challenge your understanding of “indie” music

JOCKS – “American love”-Everything from the synthesizers to the driving lyricism of the song feels like an amalgamation of American music from the mid 20th century to today. The beat and percussion reminds me a lot of 80s pop rock. The overall snazzy …

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Three indie folk tracks that bring lyrical variety and musical quality

Souveneer – “Origin story”-There’s a complexity to this song that I really can’t do justice in a short review. The lyrics have layers of complexity about crafting your identity. It reminds me a bit of 90s alt rock mixed with esoteric poetry. Even …

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Three tracks that prove folk music doesn’t all have to follow the same old formula

Drumming Bird – “American Spirits”-This is a stunning piece of songwriting. The phrasing requires that you lean in and pay extra close attention, but I promise you will be rewarded with some engaging lyrics. Drumming Bird won’t mind me saying that the lyrics …

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Three folksy Americana tunes that’ll steal your attention today

Dustin Dale Gaspard – “Further I walk”-Take a dash of gospel, add in a portion of throwback country, and a wonderful lead vocal… here’s the recipe for this excellent track from Dustin Dale Gaspard. Something about the organ and the steel guitar working …

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Three energizing tracks bringing together elements of rock, folk, and pop music

Paden – “Coast of your heart”-As a former trumpet player, I am a sucker for well-placed horns in a track. If that track also has a folk heart and a rock beat, consider me sold. Paden have created the kind of song that …

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Three songs at the confluence of folk and indie pop music

Cole Swenson – “I know I will”-If you’re looking for an understated acoustic performance, check out this remarkable song from Cole Swenson. It’s got a sound that reminds me a bit of Jeremiah Daly, who we covered a few years ago. There’s a …

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Three folk rock tracks you have to hear to believe, including the iconic Paolo Nutini

Paolo Nutini – “Through the echoes”-Most of the submissions we get are from up and coming artists, so when we get a track from an established artist like Nutini it’s always a welcome contribution. Let me just say that the blues folk rock …

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Three rowdy indie rock tunes to bring some energy to your playlists

Rebel Kicks – “Here again”-If you asked me to create the perfect rock sound, I’d be hard pressed to imagine something any better than Rebel Kicks. That sounds like hyperbole, but honestly these guys have taken so many of my favorite things in …

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Three engaging Americana tunes to get the weekend started off right

Luoma – “This is the song”-If you’re looking for an acoustic tune with a lot of spirit behind it, give Luoma’s “This is the song” a chance. There’s a colorful sound palate use on this one. The vocal has characteristic tones and turns …

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Three indie rock tracks to brighten up your mid week

Goldpark – “Lady Lightyear”-Let’s not mince words here – this song can and should be a HIT. Goldpark have created an energetic contemporary rock style that is sure to find a lot of fans among our indie rock readership. Tucked in amongst the …

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