We have a undying love for Post Rock here at Ear to the Ground. Done right, it can transport listeners to the very limits of imagination and musical ambition. While we don’t receive many tracks within the instrumental rock genre, when we do, …
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Saint Mesa: Must-Hear Creative Dark Folk
There is an overwhelming darkness just beneath the surface of “Throne”, the new single by Saint Mesa. Described effectively as “Chilean American Dark Folk”, the act is largely brought together by the enigmatic frontman who plays all the instruments on the track. With …
Mother Night: Stunning Indie Electro
Perhaps the most telling piece of trivia needed to understand UK electro act Mother Night, is the name of their upcoming album. A Lifetime of Uninhibited Pleasure is set for release in April, and already the band has us insanely stoked. While coming …
Cayucas Are Back With An Illustrated Classic
There are few bands that can illicit as positive a response as Cayucas. The group are known for their trademark upbeat indie jams that connect with popsters and rockers alike. For their latest jam, the band connected with illustrator Sean Solomon to craft …
This Week’s Best Tracks: : Early Contenders for ‘Song of the Year’
Ess Bogale – “Addicted” Sometimes when we question why we go through the struggle of writing about music for little more than an occasional “thank you”, we receive a track that affirms what we do. “Addicted” is such a track. The beauty and …
Noah Kahan: : : 200 Million Streams and A Whirlwind
After over 200 million streams garnered by the hit “Hurt Somebody”, the life of artist Noah Kahan got messy to say the least. The young artist found sudden international exposure like few every taste. “I was really overwhelmed with a lot of the …
“I’m Not Your Enemy”::: Further Proof That Greg Holden is Incredible
If you have read us for any bit of time during the last few years, chances are you have heard us speak at length about songwriter Greg Holden. His 2015 album Chase The Sun was one of our favorites in recent memory and …
International Women’s Day Artist Showcase
While we get TONS of great submissions by women, and strive to showcase women and their massive contribution year round, with International Women’s Day fast approaching (March 8th), we thought it important to further spotlight some of our favorite artists who are on …
Rising Indie Songwriter Covey Shines With New Release
The sound of British multi-instrumentalist Covey is warmly familiar. Like a heavy blanket on a frigid day, his sonic embrace is welcomed. Taking cues from richly transparent and creative songwriters like Neutral Milk Hotel and Nick Drake, Covey expands on the tradition those …
The Donnis Trio: Compelling and Dreamy Songwriting
From the beginning of “Separate Tracks”, you can hear something mature, compelling, and incredibly concise. The Donnis Trio have rightfully had their music showcased by various television shows, and can honestly fit into any playlist or preference by even the most picky of …
