We at Ear to the Ground get the rare honor to cover some of the best emerging artists from across the world. Like many great things though, we can sometimes take it for granted. The glimmer that once danced behind our eyes is …
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Fresh Music Sunday / / / Highly Suspect / / / “Serotonia”
Fresh off their GRAMMY nomination, badass rockers and friends to the site Highly Suspect have released a jamming new tune complete with a haunting new video. The boys have been gaining major exposure from their phenomenal debut Mister Asylum and have worked a few new tunes into …
Farewell Ohio – Honest and Nostalgic Rock
Many times in the course of being a citizen of the Buckeye state, the average citizen wishes to say farewell to disappointing sports teams and volatile weather. Yet, maybe it is a love of punishment and heartbreak that keeps us bound to the …
Brenna Whitaker: : : Old Soul, New Video: : : “Love Back”
Some things never go out of style. Unfortunately, some day, the popular music we cling so tightly to now will be a relic, replaced by a future sound or style which in turn will be fossilized for yet another. Yet, in this bleak …
Lowly The Tree Ghost – From The Ground
Cleveland act Lowly, The Tree Ghost have created some of the best songs we have heard in recent memory. Mixing everything we love about folk/indie rock including violin, his and her vocal exchanges, and breathtaking harmonies, the band has something incredibly special. Their …
A Classic Card Game Playlist
The ups and downs of the casino are one of the most popular sources of inspiration for artists making the metaphorical connection between life and the throws of a dice. From The Eagles to Sara Bareilles, there are thousands of songs which feature …
5 Saturday Bands to Know
Who: Hospital Where: Moscow Why listen: A band with crazy infectious lyrics and highly danceable beats, the boys of Hospital have been lauded by Rolling Stone, Metropol, and, Ear to the Ground partners, Tradiio. Uncommon Sense, the band’s second LP came out in …
Must see video by Israel based Benjamin’s Brother
Israel based electronic-folk artist Benjamin’s Brother has released a beautifully haunting video for their single “Story About a Broken Heart” and it’s a must see. “The story is based on a love that I once had. The reality is, you always lie to …
Run River North – – Early Album of the Year Candidate
It’s good to be Run River North. Since forming in 2011, the California folk sextet has built an impressive resume. After filming their own video for the upbeat “Fight to Keep”, off their exceptional self-titled debut, in the backseats of their modest Honda’s, …
Meanmotorscooter – – Attention Grabbing, Emotive EP
Louisville artist Tyrel Kessinger, who operates under the title of meanmotorscooter has recently released his first EP entitled Rock Me Like A Hurricanrana. While we come across many (sooo many) albums at Ear to the Ground, we have to say that this particular …
