“Wow”. You know the feeling, right? You sneak into your favorite music listening spot – on your couch, in your bed, or at your workspace – and the sound hits you. You can’t express why, though you will try, but the music makes …
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4 For Your Forth: Four acts to explode your weekend
Nate Baker For fans of: Dawes, Sturgill Simpson, Willie Nelson, Into the Wild style Eddie Vedder The San Francisco artist, Nate Baker, has an old soul and a patient heart. His country-tinged music plays out like a mix between Willie Nelson and Eddie …
Thursday Rock / / Fiery Up and Comer Anna Rose Proves She Deserves Your Praise
There are few times in life where we fall in love instantly. When we do, we remember the moment clearly if not through exaggerated perspective. When I heard a new track from fiery new artist, Anna Rose, I was reminded of this feeling. …
They’re Back: : : LA act Forebear rock with “Delroy Lindo”
LA act Forebear are back with an exciting sound that you have to hear. When we covered their fantastic self-titled EP last year, we knew they were in an elite class of bands to watch. Made up of some phenomenal musicians who have …
Something for Everyone in 4 Acts
Jake Etheridge Jake is a unique talent. His ability to write a perfect love song is enviable. His songs are simple and sweet but also very authentic and relevant. This alone is an ability that sets him apart from the sea of singer …
You’re Welcome:3 of Our Favorite New Acts
Birthday Boy are why we do what we do. Covering tons of music is no picnic, but when you come across acts like this Philadelphia 3-piece, you believe to hope again. The guys have recently released their second EP while letting fans download …
/// Three Rock EP’s to Punch Your Saturday Soul
Northern California three-piece Thunderchief have a flare for the dramatic. Whether it is through song title (“Sudden Death in the Flesh” comes to mind), the nickname “butcher” for their bassist, or the pure magnetism that embodies every riff and soul-shattering drum beat. These …
Nick Zubeck (Sun Kil Moon): : : : : Exclusive Video Premiere
What drives us to adore certain artists while discarding countless others? What makes us connect to the art of a random few? Recently at Ear to the Ground, we asked these questions and to the best of our gleanings we decided it …
Stephen Colbert and the Late Show Music Scene
When David Letterman stepped away from late night television, there was a sizable gap in the level of music being made, and the quality of music being promoted across the airwaves past midnight. While the comedy and interest may have waned toward the …
Rising Artist Chat: Brenna Whitaker
Recently we had the great fortune to interview Universal/Verve artist and ETTG darling Brenna Whitaker. Drawing on many influences and having incredible talent, it is no wonder that people such as John Mayer are taking notice. Her recent single “Love Back” has been …
