Matt Hires – “Break No More” One would be hard-pressed to find a more exceptional talent than songwriter Matt Hires. His vocal vulnerability transcends barrier, connecting with listeners of all preference. “Break No More” plays prophetic as the artist faces darkness, tells the …
Category: Electro
The Week’s Best Tracks
Baby Queen – “Pretty Girl Lie” This is probably one of our favorite discoveries of 2020. The music of Baby Queen is an incredibly artful cultural commentary that is scathing as much as it is danceable. Her last single, “Buzzkill”, won us over …
3 Tremendously Expressive Songwriters
Simon Alexander – “Northwoods” If you have yet to experience the magic of Swedish songwriter Simon Alexander, you are in for a treat. While he has quietly been building an impressive catalog of classics, his latest release, “Northwoods”, is perhaps some of his …
The Very Best Thursday Jams
Blue Yonder – “You Are the Morning” These vibes are strong. The new track from the alt-Americana act, has plenty of laid back grooves to help ease any 2020 tensions. It is soulful, groovy, and a tad psychedelic. The shared vocals are especially …
Artist to Watch: : : Rose Brokenshire Calms and Impresses
Rose Brokenshire – “Maybe We’re Just Tired” In the ever complicated time we live in, the music of Toronto songwriter Rose Brokenshire is a much needed balm for battered minds. The relevantly titled “Maybe We’re Just Tired”, is a rich expression of style …
Greta Stanley Wows, Giving us an Old “New Feeling”
Greta Stanley – “New Feeling” Honestly, the music of Greta Stanley exemplifies why we started Ear to the Ground so many years ago. That feeling we got from the first listen of “New Feeling”, is something we work everyday in hopes of finding. …
Exceptional Thursday Covers
Jenny Owen Youngs – “Teenage Dream” (Katy Perry) We had the privilege of seeing Jenny Owen Youngs on a supporting tour with Frank Turner years ago. The way she captured the audience was electrifying. Much of that talent is captured in her subtle …
3 Incredible Songwriters 2020 Needs
Biz Colletti – “Trust Myself” “Trust Myself” is the type of slow burning electro pop we need more of. Typically, we are suspicious of the genre, yet the beauty of Colletti is her ability to blur genre lines boldly. The newest track from …
Genreless Songwriters to Watch
GRAE – “Permanent Maniac” At this point, you should already know of our affinity for GRAE. Her whispered vocals have deeply embedded themselves in our hearts and earbuds. On her latest track, the artist blends indie pop with a musical style all her …
The Tuesday 3: :The Very Best Tracks for a Short Week
The National Anthem – “The Dark Below” We have been a fan of this act since we first heard their expressive sound. The Irish band never cease to surprise with their ability to bend genres while writing some incredibly thought-provoking lyrics. “The Dark …
