Sydney Ross Mitchell – “Hollywood, Night One” We have built on our site for artists like Sydney Ross Mitchell. Her introspective songwriting is everything we love about music. Stripped down in sound, but still very intentional and emotive, her art reminds us of …
Category: Americana
Album Review: Tyler Childers – Country Squire
I am admittedly late to the game on reviewing Childers’ new album Country Squire from 2019. Let’s just say we’ve all been a little busy over the past few months dealing with this and that. But let’s tackle these fantastic songs from one …
Rising Star Emily James Asks “What Do I”
For years, we have kept an ear on the music of young songwriter Emily James. With an impressive catalogue that is growing in both substance and genre, James has built a humble pool of influences and incredible tracks. After moving from New York …
A small collection of country and Americana music to bring in the springtime
Norma McDonald – “Wonder in the summer”-This is about as classic an Americana song as I have heard in 2020. I appreciate the sincerity in the vocal, the realism in the lyrics, and the quality of the full composition. McDonald’s vocal is absolutely …
Incredible SS Isabeau Waia’u Walker Shows a “Better Metric”
We were fortunate to come across the music of songwriter Isabeau Waia’u Walker. Sometimes the right music comes to you exactly when you need it most. Her new EP plays like a conversation with a close friend. On “Better Metric”, listeners hear her …
Here are five brand new tunes worthy of adding to your playlists
Plasi – “Remember”-I don’t know how Plasi keeps doing this, but he just writes music that connects with me. If you’ve ever reminisced on the early days of your relationship or (gasp!) perhaps one from the past, this song will resonate with you. …
Oliver Proudfoot: Arresting and Imaginative Singer Songwriter
There is something magical about singer songwriters. All have similar tools for their creative whims, yet a rare few can take these and make miracles. Vocals, guitar, and lyrics are the tools of the trade for many of our favorite artists. While many …
Let the guitar sing – a folk music playlist
Liv Greene – “Wishing Well”-If you’ve been a fan of folks like Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch, you’ll want to take a listen to Liv Greene. She’s the real deal. This is folk Americana music at a high level. The vocal is solid, …
An entire list made up of folk music carefully curated by co-editor Greg Jones of EarToTheGround Music while playing a mean pencil-on-fake-wood-desk backbeat percussion part
by Greg Jones, who is still totally and 100% together Fransancisco – “What happens now”-So the title question here is really THE question. What happens now? Do I have to put on pants with a belt? (Please say no) Do we break the …
The show-stoppin’, toe-tappin’, make-the-most-of-your-quarantine New Music Variety Playlist – Episode 1
Compiled by Co-editor Greg Jones, who is completely not at all even close to losing his mind. Dylan McCarthy – “Mosquito”-So you’re saying you like bluegrass? Americana? Old timey music? Well spin this pickin’ and a-grinnin’ tune about the most annoying insects in …
