Occasionally an artist comes along who epitomizes the sound and mission of Ear to the Ground. Whether it is in style or mere swagger, they are the ones whose songs give verification to the need for great music sites. Enter Ohio’s native son …
Category: Country
Three bands from 2014 we should have covered (but didn’t)
Look – no one likes excuses. I have none. Sometimes there were “circumstances” that resulted in bands getting bumped down in coverage, but to these three bands I’d like to say SORRY. To make up for it… umm… we covered you! Yay?! Opal …
Water Liars – “Let it breathe”
We’ve covered Water Liars here before. They’re one of the best country duos making music right now. I love that they’re totally flying under the radar while being absolutely world class talents. This particular track “Let it breathe” is gorgeous. The guitars… the …
Caroline Spence – Somehow – A country album with impressive intimacy and flavor
*This is an advanced review. The album will be out March 3, 2015. Caroline Spence has a crystal clear, timeless vocal quality. She has the ability to pierce through the soundscape with a sincerity and genuineness that’s rarely found in music today. More …
Crooked Brothers – Postcard EP – Good old fashioned toe-tapping music
Banjo, guitar, harmonica – check, check, check. The Crooked Brothers released an excited little EP that shows promise of much more to come. Bring your dancing shoes to this party because the Crooked Brothers will get your toes tapping. Actually, the first track …
Greg Jones’s Best of 2014
Here are co-founder Greg Jones’s best songs and albums of 2014. Top 10 Songs of 2014 #10: The Native Sibling – “Place to Rest/Keep on Running” No matter how many times I hear this song, I continue to have a visceral, deeply personal response …
Casey Karger’s Best of 2014
It’s that time of year again! Without further ado, here are staff writer Casey Karger’s best songs and albums of 2014. Top 10 Songs of 2014 #10: Mustered Courage – “Standing By Your Side” While it’s rare for us to find really solid, …
Sturgill Simpson – Metamodern Sounds in Country Music – The Rebirth of Country?
I am most definitely not a fan of country music. Don’t get me wrong, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, and the like will always have a special place in my heart, but Toby Keith is one of the worst musicians of the …
Jacob Thomas Jr. – Original Sin – Stunning minimalist singer songwriter
I don’t always think of Woody Guthrie when I listen to folk music, but I sure do with Jacob Thomas Jr. Teetering on that ill-defined line between roots country and folk music, Thomas has the uncanny ability of using finger picking to sooth …
Joe Purdy- Eagle Rock Fire -a grand and organic work of art.
My dad always listened to the country music on the radio. He said it made him feel like home. I said, “Dad, did a girl in your youth ever once tell you that your tractor is sexy?” The answer to that question is …
