Våra – “Christmas Slow Dance” This is how we like our Holiday music. Stripped back, relying on great storytelling and talent. This artist has a great singer songwriter style, regardless of season or yuletide cheer. The acoustic guitar gives a sway to the …
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UK Rockers Ded Rabbit Burn Through 2020 Blues
Ded Rabbit – “Gotta Get Outta This Place” This tune absolutely rips. This is our first experience with the UK rockers, and we were blown away. In fact, we were reminded of the first time we had listened to some of our favorite …
Turkey and Tinsel: Holiday Playlist #3
Micah Edwards – “December 26” This one has a solid soulful vibe your holiday needs. Complete with a clean electric guitar and Jason Mraz style vocals, this is strong enough to last all year long. It is rare that our first exposure of …
Impressive Songwriters to be Thankful For
John John Brown – “On Black Friday I Met Jesus” There are a few things that immediately win us over if you want us to pay attention to your art. First, theological songwriting that can be both sardonic and deep. This songwriter is …
Perfect Indie Holiday Playlist: Part 2
Hannah Campbell – “For the Kids” This is not the typical festive Christmas jam, and perhaps this is its strength. Carrying a bit of her own creative magic, songwriter Hannah Campbell crafts an emotive and relatable track that is good for any part …
2020 Needs These Exceptional Songwriters
Nisa – “Bottom Feeder” There is something special about this track. The guitar style is bright and comforting while vocally it is engaging and uplifting. The instrumentation intentionally nods to “Heroes” by David Bowie, which sort of explains the breath of influence and …
Thursday 3: The best mix of styles you’ll hear
Oscilla – “This Kind of Love” The voice of Frances England (aka Oscilla) has a beautiful croon. It has a rare disarming quality we don’t find much. Lyrically, it tells the story of her and her husband who took a road trip after …
Incredible Breakout Songwriters
Matt Hires – “Break No More” One would be hard-pressed to find a more exceptional talent than songwriter Matt Hires. His vocal vulnerability transcends barrier, connecting with listeners of all preference. “Break No More” plays prophetic as the artist faces darkness, tells the …
Your 1st Xmas Playlist
It has been a wild year to say the least. We here at Ear to the Ground have your back. Like Santa, we strive all year to bring you joy and reprieve from the depths of despair outside your door. We traditionally get …
3 Outstanding Tuesday Tracks
Denney – “Who We Are” This one is beautiful. The gentle instrumentation puts listeners at ease, while the vocals lull with a incredible croon. The UK artist has been at it for awhile. Starting at age 11, her experience shows as her pop …
