It is true that San Francisco has churned out some seriously great acts recently. The area is home to creativity, tolerance, and experimentation which all combine to create a unique scene exploding beyond genres. One of our favorite finds from the area are …
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Matt Kivel – An Emotive and Honest Future
Janus, the third album from LA songwriter Matt Kivel, might be one of the more interesting releases I have heard in a long time. Kivel, who has quite the musical resume that includes mostly full band work (i.e. Princeton, Gap Dream), has branched …
Artist to Watch: Lucy Dacus – “I Don’t Wanna Be Funny Anymore”
Richmond songwriter Lucy Darcus is sure to have a big year. Her debut album No Burden drops February 26th but we already have a preview of things to come. “I Don’t Wanna Be Funny Anymore” is a creative and witty song that is sure to …
Casey Dubie – Strangers – – Exactly What You Need
Casey Dubie has won a place in our hearts. Her music is aware of the battles of everyday life, while still, somehow, letting an unbeatable spirit of optimism shine through. While initially labeled under that great ubiquitous title of “singer-songwriter”, on her third …
Joseph Sant – “Sea White Salt” – – Beyond the Sea
There is an unquantifiable feeling one gets when faced with a large body of water. The massive expanse mingles with our mortality, weaving a crashing love affair between the immediate and the ultimate. Ever taking what nature gives while never giving an inch …
Scarlet Parke – “Fallin” – Soul Gazing
You’re welcome. Today we are exposing you to an amazing soul drenched artist that will simply blow you away. Musicians like 24 year old Scarlet Parke, are the reason we at Ear to the Ground exist. It took all of 30 seconds for …
Stalemate – Permanent Things – Authentic Rust Belt Rock
We might be biased but some great music is currently being made within the rugged confines of Northeastern Ohio. Many come from working class backgrounds and play with grit and unmatched authenticity. Few bands may encapsulate this driving Cleveland spirit as much as …
Exclusive Premier:The Moon Chambers – – “When You Gonna Give Up?”
If you dig relentless and thumping rock, complete with swagger infused and chant inducing vocals, then might I introduce you to The Moon Chambers? Their new track, “When you Gonna Give Up” is everything we love about rock – a cat and mouse …
Matt’s 2015 Song of the Year List – #10-1
Here it is. So many great songs but only ten can be the top of ’15. There is still time to check out my Spotify list if you want to check my top 30 tracks of this year. Feel free to send us …
Matt’s 2015 Song of the Year List – #20-11
Another great year in music. There are few things we at Ear to the Ground love to do more than to create our year end “Best Of” lists. This year, I decided to give more attention to the bands that I was fortunate …
