Beach Vacation – “All For Me” This young band are already experts of crafting lush sonic textures. Vocally it plays out like another affecting instrument, with stellar production and delivery. Their initial EP was recorded while the band were still in high school. …
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Our Favorite Songwriters (Currently)
Rachel Angel – “Closer to Myself” When done right, alt country is one of our favorite genres. Case in point, Rachel Angel. The songstress absolutely blew us away with her vocals, while laying down a classic instrumentation that is earnest and true. On …
3 Incredible New Songwriters You NEED to Hear
Aleksi Campagne – “Rome” The music of this Canadian songwriter is a brilliant mix of the styles we regularly cover on Ear to the Ground. It starts with an acoustic folk ballad, before exploding into beautiful instrumentation. “Rome” is an existential track that …
YOUR Fresh Summer Indie Rock Classics
Audio Book Club – “She’s Too Cool For You” This 5 piece act from Oklahoma are one of our favorites. Their ability to blend classic styles, while still maintaining a fresh vibe, makes them a must hear. On “She’s Too Cool For You”, …
Site Favorite Anna Tivel Shines on “Outsiders”
Anna Tivel – “Outsiders” Anna Tivel is one of the most talented songwriters currently journeying across the American landscape. Her brand of earnest folk shines on the melancholy waltz “Outsiders”. This is the title track from her highly anticipated new album due August …
Our New Favorite Rock Act Thom Southern
Thom Southern – “Strange Invitations” We needed this brand of rock. Leaning into a ’90’s psych rock vibe, “Strange Invitations” shines with shoe gaze swagger. Carried by an infectious bass, vocally it reminds us of some of our favorite Dandy Warhols tracks. Odds …
Georgia Parker Wonders “Did You Get the Feeling?”
Georgia Parker – “Did You Get the Feeling?” UK songwriter Georgia Parker is uniquely clever. From the first line, she had our attention and has held it ever since. With her brand of songwriting, typically you find a formulaic sound ripe with acoustic …
Sydney Ross Mitchell Shines on Vulnerable New Work
We are always excited to receive new music from Sydney Ross Mitchell. The songwriter has a deep well of talent that makes her one of our site favorites. “Mouth to Mouth” has a vulnerability reminiscent of some of the biggest names popular now. …
Great New Indie Rock
Findlay – “Somehow, Someday” We are always ecstatic to hear new music from Findlay. She has a unique sound that nods at many of our favorite styles. Vocally, she is a powerhouse but also incredibly alluring. “Somehow, Someday” reminds us of some of …
GZ Grant Shows All That is Good in Indie Rock
GZ Grant – “Move Around” There is a certain Joy Division style sound to “Move Around” that we really love. Relentless and earnest, we could listen to this as a straight instrumental for hours on end. However, vocally it adds a modern style …
