Okay Mann – “It Won’t Be Long” The word “cinematic” comes to mind when describing songwriter Okay Mann‘s new video. “It Won’t Be Long” was shot during a layover in Iceland and fits the idea of being left behind perfectly. There is a beautiful …
Category: Folk
Exploring some late 2018 folk artists
Fairground Saints – “Somewhere Down the Line” -I really appreciate the almost Partridge Family quality of the vocals here. You laugh, but honestly it’s such a good time, positive-vibes kind of sound I can’t get enough of the Fairground Saints. If I was …
Acts to Watch in 2019
Little Brother Eli – “Oops” This energetic Oxford act will undoubtedly will receive comparisons to Maroon 5, and depending on how you feel about the Super Bowl headliner, don’t let it deter you. We have been following the up and coming act as they have …
New Music Potpourri – Trust us on these and find a new favorite
Kelsey Waters – “I Pour” -Sometimes it can be hard to believe that “country music” in its current iteration is anything like its roots. But honestly, artists like Kelsey Waters come along and remind me that all is not lost. The lyricism in …
These singer songwriters are going to steal your heart
Xenia Dunford – “Tell Me” -If apples are crispy and sweet, then this song is kind of the sonic version of an apple. Of course it’s jazzy, but more than the jazzy is the sweetness in the vocal and the crispness of the …
Album Review: St Pete Holland – Seven Deadly Hymns
This is the best album of 2018 that you haven’t heard. I guarantee it. If you come to EarToTheGround to find exceptional music that is under your radar, sit back and enjoy. This album is going to blow you away. Every year we …
A soundtrack for a journey home – folk and acoustic joys
Southern Pine – “Way Back Home” -The song that inspired the title of the piece, Southern Pine’s track about journeying home is delightful. It teases some genre differences, all while capturing an honest sense of a journey home. I find the more melodic …
3 Must Hear Tracks
TOLDEDO – “Bath” The shoe gaze vibes are strong on this one. The guitar intro is dreamy and sets the stage for a track that drips with a nostalgic vibe. The Brooklyn duo are readying a EP for early next year, and we …
Multi-faceted folk music of Fox and Bones
Fox and Bones – “Welcome Home” -There are a few unique elements to the modern folk moment; hand claps, gang vocals, and that drum with the cymbal clang on it. Really the only thing this song is missing is a jangly banjo. That …
Find your new favorite songwriter – A playlist of rising stars!
Cam Monroe – “I’ll Never Forget You” -This is a beautiful love song. The songwriting reminds me of Ben Rector, which is high praise. It’s a quaint style that really pulls the listener in. It’ll probably make you think of someone special. Go …
