Creature of Doom – “Dead Ringer” Sound wise, this is an exciting and emotive piece perfect for the Fall season. When the track really picks up, it becomes a beautiful mix of electronic goodness. Creature of Doom surely have some incredible influences listeners …
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Justin Hulsey Crafts Pensive Rock for All
I will be forever connected to songwriter Justin Hulsey. As a young music writer, his 2015 Morning Bloom album was one of the first I seriously reviewed. It was a solid and artful expression from an thoughtfully earnest songwriter. Since then, Hulsey has …
Mou’s New EP is Expressive and Rich
Mou – “Medicate” Australian act Mou is one of our most treasured acts of ’21. The thoughtful act is the brainchild of one songwriter, which is impressive given the layers of sonic goodness. It is described as “electronic post indie folk”, and surprisingly, …
Ruby Jones is Our New Favorite Songwriter
Ruby Jones – “The Woman Who Loves You” We are utterly captivated by Ruby Jones. Her ability to weave genres while still crafting something breathtakingly original, is outstanding. On “The Woman Who Loves You”, Jones shows off an Americana songwriting heart, while still …
Flora Cash Remember Their Childhood
Flora Cash – “A Good Childhood” Flora Cash are currently riding a hot streak of creativity. Weaving tight electro elements, their latest track is a little more quirky than what is typical. The track shows their creativity as well as their surplus of …
Justin Hulsey Roars Back on “Suddenly Sunshine”
We have a long history with enigmatic songwriter Justin Hulsey. His music has been with us since the infant days of Ear to the Ground, and like our site, his music has matured. On his latest album, due out later this month, the …
3 Of Our Favorite Rising Songwriters
Orly Raquel – “Chaos and Bones” Orly Raquel is one of our favorite artists currently. Her ability to compel listeners into her own expertly crafted sonic space, is rare. The enigmatic songstress shows a slow burning seduction on “Chaos and Bones”. The track …
3 Unclassifiable Tracks Unlike Anything Else
DYGL – “Half of Me” This gives us all sorts of feels. The styles of rock are well blended while still being freshly original. It definitely has a ’90’s vibe, with damn singable lyrics reminiscent of Blink 182. This might be a strange …
Must Hear Songwriter Tomo Shines “Before the Dawn”
Tomo – “Before the Dawn” There is a stripped back spirit to this songwriter that is absolutely compelling. We lean on every line crafted by Tomo and on “Before the Dawn”, we have never heard him better. The emotive vulnerability is one of …
All The Queen’s Horses Leave us Stunned
All The Queen’s Horses – “The Troubled Tears of Drury Road” Steeped in Irish songwriting, this project of Sean Murphy is absolutely arresting. The beauty in “The Troubled Tears of Drury Road”, and honestly all of his music, is in every earnest note …
