I know most of you are looking at this list and thinking one of two things. One, who is Dayna? Or two, these aren’t all indie artists and this is an indie blog… what’s the deal? Here’s my truth. One, hi! I’m Dayna. …
Category: Artist Spotlight
YouTube Gem – “Slow Regard” by I Wish I Was a Punk Band
Quippy band names aside, this actual lone musician did something for me that hasn’t happened in a really, really long time. I had this visceral reaction to what would seemingly be another submission in a long line of submissions. Phil Hamilton, known by …
Bess Atwell Makes Waves with newest EP, “Big Blue”
UK indie artist Bess Atwell is not new to music, however, her intoxicating mix of folk, pop, and rock is new to us here at Ear to the Ground. (And me personally.) Her newest EP, “Big Blue” released 5 months ago is striking …
The Voice’s Alexa Cappelli Excites with Upcoming EP
We don’t normally cover larger-outlet type artists, but when I heard these two introductory tracks from Alexa Cappelli’s new EP, I knew I had to do something! Now, I admittedly don’t watch much of The Voice… (Which I think may shock some) so, …
Artist Spotlight: Shady Lake Ramblers
When the Shady Lake Ramblers started making music back in 2011, they never thought they would become household names in the Americana scene. Lead banjo and klavier specialist Mathieu Simon (pronounced SY-monnn) said, “we were just two guys with a stringed instrument, a …
Album Review – “The Invisible Comes to Us” by Anna & Elizabeth
As a “harmony” singer, you tend to sing along to albums or the radio adding your two cents. (Aka, your obscure harmony that only a fellow singer would appreciate. The average ride-goer, not so much.) It’s not often that you hear a band …
Artist Spotlight: Jesse Brown’s neoclassical piano work is truly exceptional
Neoclassical music is some of the most relaxing being made right now. People don’t always even know what to call it, but the peaceful lines and colorful melodies work toward something that can be truly uplifting. With Jesse Brown’s music, you’ll hear a …
Artist Spotlight: The Tallest Man on Earth’s Remarkable Artistry – The In Light Demos
If you’re not familiar with The Tallest Man on Earth‘s music, I’d be surprised that you somehow found an indie folk blog. But here’s a brief introduction to his music. Kristian Matsson is the “Tallest Man on Earth,” a Swedish singer songwriter who …
Artist Spotlight: Alexander Wolfe’s incredible creativity in songwriting
The first time I heard Alexander Wolfe’s music was a song about the mock turtle’s lament in Alice and Wonderland. If that’s not an indication of the kind of songwriter he is, I don’t know what better way to describe it. Wolfe has …
On Their 8th Album, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Prove They Are Rock And Roll Elite
One listen to the fantastic new album from rock veterans Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will assuredly give you faith that the death of rock and roll has been grossly exaggerated. The band’s eighth album, Wrong Creatures, is a genuine, yet mature punch to …
