We asked the LA duo Coast Modern to give us some of their favorite tracks from other artists and they were happy to oblige. If you need a quick reminder of this band’s unique skill of making danceable and clever indie pop, then check out …
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A Valentine Playlist For Our Lovely Fans
So another Valentines Day is upon us and we here at Ear to the Ground believe you are going to need some music to make it through. Sure, the lovers have Al Green, but the rest of us want something more undiscovered. We dug through …
Interview: LA Act Topanga Talk Their Refreshing New EP and the Story Behind Their Name
Los Angeles based tandem Topanga have a knack for catchy, tight, and expressive songs that will grab hold of even the most skeptic of hearts. Derek Brambles and Eric Johnson cut their teeth creating ad spots for various companies and one listen, and you …
Three Different Tracks To Ignite Your Saturday
Natalie Major – “Human” For fans of: Lana Del Rey and Heart Crushing Vocals This Chicago raised singer songwriter is on the rise. We have loved this track since we received it last month and could not wait to share it with you. …
The Tuesday Four – – – Tracks to Get You Moving
David Ralph – “Best of Me” This artist gives us the best of him and it is good. An electronic, ambient, and ambitious track, Ralph crafts hits that would make Chet Faker proud. You can tell the artist’s deep reverence for craftsmen like …
The Best Rock We’ve Heard This Week
Island – “Dreaming Of” There have been a slew of great rock bands from the UK that have spawned from the success of Foals. These chaps are likely to be the next ones. Building guitar with vocals that resonate yet are ambiguous enough …
A Few Acts to Help Your Post-Inauguration Blues
Flint Eastwood – “Queens” We have been fans of the Detroit, Michigan songwriter for a while now. We are stoked to see her sign with a major label and release a timely single that is sure to garner attention. A sweeping track with …
5 Artists to Prep Your Weekend
We get it. It’s Thursday and all you can think about is the coming weekend coming like a deliberate warden coming to free you from your weekday prison. While you hope for a better day, we have five artists to make the wait …
That Time The Chainsmokers Emailed Us : : Plus Three Emerging Acts
When writing for a moderately successful music website sometimes you get surprised. More likely than not, these surprises float into your inbox when you least expect it. Last night I had such a moment. Alex and Drew, better known for their act The …
Three of the Most Interesting Tracks We Heard This Week
New Mystics – “Sparrows” I have to be honest; I fell in love with this band before I even heard their lead single. The only description on their bio is this: “I’ve made a lot of music in my life, I’ve created and …
