Jacob McCoy – “All I Need” / “Rear View Mirror” If we were to have a patron saint here at Ear to the Ground, we would be hard-pressed to find someone more qualified than Jacob McCoy. His sound exemplifies us as a site. His vocals …
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3 Great New Tracks For Everyone
Keelan Mak – “Flicker” There is a ton to like about this Brisbane artist. His craft is sultry and soulful. The indie minimalist artist has a majestic way of creating tracks that have an accompanying mood that sticks to your ears as much …
A Near Perfect Playlist For All
Layer Cake – “Keep Me Awake” Wow, this is exactly the sort of tune your life needs right now. The quirky and energetic Aussie rock band tread Arctic Monkeys territory but in a more playful way. Layer Cake are fun and clever, but also have a remarkable …
2 Tuesday Songwriters You Need To Hear
Mike Edel – “31” Your 30’s are strange. You feel old but still young. It’s a paradox. Songwriter Mike Edel superbly captures this tension in his new single. With an engaging piano and catchy melody, the artist brings listeners into his world in a way …
The Top 5 Artists You Need NOW
Hospital – “Golden Days” We have been big fans of the Russian indie pop band for awhile now. It appears with their new singles, they are finally starting to get the much deserved recognition we predicted years ago. Their sound is incredibly dreamy …
3 of our Favorite New Songwriters
Jordan Prince – “Most Famous Surprise” If you like classic singer songwriters with vocals like Passenger, then this might just be your new favorite artist. There is a certain sweetness to the sound of Prince, and his lyrics are delicate and endearing. 12 Songs For 12 Friends is his …
5 Big Acts With New Releases
While we devote the majority of our coverage to emerging artists, their are still bigger acts we love, respect, and capture the spirit our site strives to embody. We have a pretty solid collection of artists here for you to enjoy, with at …
Your Tuesday Mix
Bjorn Rydhog – “Sunshine” With the summer coming to its inevitable close, we still find ourselves grasping for a few more tunes that capture the season’s magic. Sweden’s own singer songwriter provides it here with a melancholy but uplifting ode to summer and …
Artists We LOVE Right Now
Ainslie Wills – “Society” There is a lot to love about this Aussie songwriter. Her vocals alone are capable of empowering and melting hearts. She has a smoky confidence throughout the track that questions the expectations of a strange society. The music video …
Your Thursday Rock Tracks
Des Rocs – “Let Me Live / Let Me Die” So this is a track I really don’t need to say much about. Just hit play and enjoy. That guitar is ridiculous. It hits like a hammer and soothes like a siren before …
