Ohio upbeat indie folk rockers Embleton are insanely talented. You will be well served to check out their video for “It Did Me Well” as proof. After you fall in love with the group, check out their Noisetrade profile for their full release, …
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OWEL – dream alt pop that will shake your soul
New Jersey five-piece rock act OWEL are on the rise. After the 2013 release of their self-titled album, the band received admiration from NPR, Stereogum, and Pitchfork as well as the start of a solid fan base that will only continue to swell …
IRO – Under the Cover – “Habits”
NYC based singer songwriter IRO has been compared to the likes of Hozier and Vance Joy with his refreshing self-titled debut EP. With all due respect to his contemporaries, IRO brings something completely unique with his brand of soulfully seductive jams. If tunes …
Shore Thing – A well-crafted love letter to nature
Coming from Ontario, Canada, Shore Thing are a unique and refreshing blend of folk, soul, and indie rock. With a rush of creative bands coming from the great north, Shore Thing stands out as a relevant mix of earnest but carefree talent. Their …
Fool’s Gold – Top Album of ’15 Candidate
If you are anything like me, you spend the first few weeks of the New Year anticipating the first great album of the year. With ’14 in the books and ’15 picking up speed, it only becomes a matter of time before it …
Artist Interview – Autumn in June
If you were to make a list of the musical genres that Ear to the Ground covers, indie electro would have a difficult time cracking the top fifty. The closest we may come is the upcoming banjo free Mumford and Sons album. However, …
Sterling Fox — Quick Hit
So the music of Sterling Fox is one of the more interesting pop commentaries that I have come across this year. With a proven pop track record of ghostwriting for the likes of Avicii, Adam Levine, and Madonna, Fox has been on the …
Frank Turner – The Third Three Years
2015 will be another busy year in the life of UK punk folk icon Frank Turner. Fresh off his latest full-length Tape Deck Heart, Turner is releasing a new Butch Walker produced album this year, releasing his first book documenting his tireless touring …
Justin Hulsey – Morning Bloom – Excellent Denver Singer-Songwriter
Denver based singer-songwriter Justin Hulsey knows how to write about the harsh realities of life while still maintaining the uncanny ability of doing it in a way that beckons the listener to sing along and rock back and forth in defiance. He recently …
Youtube Gem – Chet Faker – Smooth and Seductive Aussie Groove Maker
Last year I found Australian electronica artist Chet Faker and my life has been richer ever since. It was one of those musical destiny moments where he happened to be playing a show in nearby Cleveland on the exact night I discovered him …
