The first song The Storm Windows sent me was the title track “More Lucky,” which feels like a long lost John Prine song. Of course I was hooked. I said “yes” to covering the EP and have been excited to dig in ever …
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Three new pop-flavored folk tracks that bring together different textures within the genre
Love, Alexa – “The Painter’s Wife”-If you’re a fan of genuine singer songwriters, there’s a lot to like about this sound from Love, Alexa. There’s a lot of emotion in the lyrical delivery here. The production is outstanding, blending aspects of folk and …
EP Review: The Sons of Guns – You Shine the Sun
If you’re a fan of the type of folk music we typically feature on this site, you’ll definitely want to check out this new EP from The Sons of Guns. There’s a real sense of momentum to these songs, moving along with an …
Three tracks to prove that not all “pop” music has to sound the same
Julia DeTomaso – “Rest”-This song is listed as alt pop and I hear that; it feels like it takes some of the juicy chords that sound good, blended with these dynamic production layers that really pull the listener in. DeTomaso’s vocal has this …
Album Review: Jelly Ellington – Glow
Fans of Americana that features rock guitars are going to find a lot to like with this new album from Jelly Ellington. This album is right in the sweet spot, combining multiple genres that all swirl around the central theme of “Americana” music. …
Three outstanding “classic” style rock tracks that will remind you the past isn’t even past
The Slow Glow – “Take It Easy, Charlie”-The guitar work on this track puts a massive smile on my face. At first blush, you might think the lyrics here are overly simple. But at about the 10th repetition of the line, you start …
Three new folk tunes that are sure to capture your attention
Lorcan Nelson – “Easy Love”-If chill acoustic music is what you’re looking for, definitely check out this track from Lorcan Nelson. One of my favorite things about being a music blogger is getting music sent to us from all over the world. The …
Three new pop rock tracks that will have you ready to head out to a show
Jacob on the Moon – “Swimming in Your World”-There’s something about the chill groove of this track that won me over right away. The vocal sits right in the pocket, allowing the listener to follow the lyrics but not fully being hit in …
Discover a pair of rootsy country tracks that will make you feel “homesick for somewhere I never been”
Abby Webster – “I Wanna Live!”-If you’re a fan of traditional country music sounds, this track definitely connects. The banjo is absolutely excellent. The lyrics have this hard edge to them, encountering drinking and smoking again. It’s about having a “hard time being …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Seventh Track – Jordan Whitlock, Memory Spells “No Surprises” (Cover)
Jordan Whitlock and Memory Spells – “No Surprises” (Radiohead Cover)-From the moment I clicked play on this song, I was pretty much stopped in my tracks by the vocal. The overall energy of the song is almost oppressively slow… and it forces the …
