Well it’s that time of year again. We are super thankful that we get unique holiday originals as well as fresh takes on classic tracks. Enjoy! Kaiak – “A Fairy Tale (This Christmas)” This one feels classic while being original. The Swedish duo …
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Katy Rea Stuns on Her Beautiful Debut
Singer songwriter Katy Rea has an utterly captivating sound. On her debut album, The Urge That Saves You, Rea croons in a style that will draw comparisons to established artists like Angel Olsen as well as classic ’70’s acts. The recording style is …
Expressive Songwriters You Will “Fall” For
Brown Bear Collective – “Fever” We like the Fall vibes we get from this track. It perfectly unfolds, dipping in and out of melancholy folk. With lo fi, it is difficult to do just right, but what the act are able to do …
Heartstopping Indie Rock
Beryl – “Murmur” This vulnerable piano driven track is a stunner. Vocally, the songwriter is expressive and utterly captivating. The instrumentation develops perfectly as the track builds to a beautiful climax. Beryl will be releasing a debut EP shortly, and if “Murmur” is …
Artful and Creative Rock You Need to Hear
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. …
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 …
