Weal – “New York Noise” We appreciate bands that let music lead their art. Weal do this in an exceptional way, but more importantly, have the musical chops to build suspense and mood. Their post rock instrumentation is tight and mature, while still …
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3 Challenging / Incredible Must-Hear Acts
Jillian Lake – “Walk All Over You” We have difficulty properly classifying Jillian Lake. The songwriter seems to endlessly challenge our categories, pushing beyond normal genre classification. Her vocals are incredibly compelling, as they blend folk, pop, and Dido – esque territory. Sonically, …
Intriguing Rock You NEED to Hear
Juliper Sky – “Into the Outer Light” The dreamy sonic textures of this act helped us tremendously this week. Like many weeks this year, we struggled. Perhaps the strength of Juliper Sky is how they allow us to escape the current struggle we …
3 Must Hear Rock Acts
Evenson – “How Can I Sleep” We have been impressed with the art of songwriter Evenson for awhile now. With his latest release, “How Can I Sleep”, his track toward super indie stardom is cemented. Mixing his Coldplay – esque style – which …
The Week’s Best Tracks
Baby Queen – “Pretty Girl Lie” This is probably one of our favorite discoveries of 2020. The music of Baby Queen is an incredibly artful cultural commentary that is scathing as much as it is danceable. Her last single, “Buzzkill”, won us over …
Incredible Folk You NEED
Washburn and the River – “Piperville” Some days, we all need a little soothing art to comfort our lonely days. This one reminds us of some of the introspective joy we gain from acts like Fleet Foxes. The young songwriter is prepping a …
3 Tremendously Expressive Songwriters
Simon Alexander – “Northwoods” If you have yet to experience the magic of Swedish songwriter Simon Alexander, you are in for a treat. While he has quietly been building an impressive catalog of classics, his latest release, “Northwoods”, is perhaps some of his …
The Very Best Thursday Jams
Blue Yonder – “You Are the Morning” These vibes are strong. The new track from the alt-Americana act, has plenty of laid back grooves to help ease any 2020 tensions. It is soulful, groovy, and a tad psychedelic. The shared vocals are especially …
Artist to Watch: : : Rose Brokenshire Calms and Impresses
Rose Brokenshire – “Maybe We’re Just Tired” In the ever complicated time we live in, the music of Toronto songwriter Rose Brokenshire is a much needed balm for battered minds. The relevantly titled “Maybe We’re Just Tired”, is a rich expression of style …
Greta Stanley Wows, Giving us an Old “New Feeling”
Greta Stanley – “New Feeling” Honestly, the music of Greta Stanley exemplifies why we started Ear to the Ground so many years ago. That feeling we got from the first listen of “New Feeling”, is something we work everyday in hopes of finding. …
