Rose Hotel: “Drown” There are two artists we think of when we hear this incredible new rock act. First, vocally we hear Courtney Barnett. While the group shares vocal similarities, the wordplay is just as compelling and rich. “Drown” is an undeniably cool …
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Dreamy and Expressive New Talent
Juno Roome – “Think You’re Falling” “Think You’re Falling” has an unescapable hip shaking ability we could not ignore. The bass is especially groovy, while the vocals are the perfect amount of smooth. We classify this track in its own category; indie dream, …
Under the Radar Rock Acts
Foreign Fields – “Damages” This songwriting duo craft a dreamy sound on “Damages”. This makes sense as the background for the track comes from a dream during a time of personal strain for the artist. It feels ethereal with its recording process and …
Incredible Singer Songwriters You Need to Hear
Rose Brokenshire – “Habit to Help” To be clear, songwriter Rose Brokenshire could sing the alphabet and we would be completely enthralled. Yet her emotive vocals are only a small piece of her incredible talent. Musically, “Habit to Help” is dreamy and expansive, …
Abby Webster Crafts Incredible Alt Country Ballads
Abby Webster – “Calliope” / “Sea Goat” Songwriter has a style that blends some of our favorite musical styles. We would be hard-pressed to find another artist who so embodies what Ear to the Ground is all about. “Calliope” is an upbeat tale …
Songwriter Harmony Redford Looks for “Approval of the Unknown”
Harmony Redford – “Approval of the Unknown” Young songwriter Harmony Redford has a talent which surpasses mere years of experience. “Approval of the Unknown” is a relatable exploration of the creative process, as well as existence itself. The track brings us into the …
The Best Tracks From the Week That Was
Kai Bosch – “Tulips” Youthful songwriter Kai Bosch has an old soul. His music has found praise worldwide with a diverse audience. Technically, we could classify it as lo-fi pop, but the songwriting transcends genre. Smooth and soulful, “Tulips” is absolutely alluring. Sonically …
Heartfelt and Beautiful Friday Tracks
Luke De-Sciscio – “Clever Ghost” “Clever Ghost” is one of our favorite songs in the new year. It is beautiful, not unlike a lot of folk troubadour Luke De-Sciscio’s work. There is a gentle sway here, only crafted by an artist of a …
Jeffrey Martin Proves He is a Generational Talent on “Paper Crown”
We have anxiously anticipated new music from Portland songwriter Jeffrey Martin for what seems like an eternity. In an environment of constant busyness and overbearing distraction, we often overreact and forget the beauty of music is how it slows us to focus on …
A Classic Post Turkey Playlist: Compelling Artists for All to Enjoy
Tom A. Smith “Fading Away” When Sir Elton John says you are going to be a “big star”, you’re in a pretty good place in your career. Garnering praise from John as well as publications like NME, has become standard fare for the …
