Ainslie Wills – “Society” There is a lot to love about this Aussie songwriter. Her vocals alone are capable of empowering and melting hearts. She has a smoky confidence throughout the track that questions the expectations of a strange society. The music video …
Category: Folk
A folk playlist for a sunny summer day
Joe Kaplow – “I said I was going and I went” -There’s something deeply endearing about Kaplow’s style. It’s like the song is in no hurry to move along, but you’re perfectly happy to enjoy the lull of the strings and vocal. It …
Ten need-to-hear singer songwriters
Luke James Shaffer – “Slow Down” -Shaffer’s sound is, frankly, perfect for what we like to cover on this site. It’s definitely influenced by both folk and pop. What I love most, though, is the connection between the spirit of the music and …
Thursday’s Best Tracks
Rubblebucket – “Lemonade” If you haven’t heard of this duo, you are welcome. Their mix of creativity and musical prowess is something of an art they have close to perfected. “Lemonade” is a track that is equal parts Beck and experimental jazz fusion. Vocally it …
Mid-week variety playlist – Check out TEN exciting new tracks!
The Vaughns – “Coffee Sundae” -There are certain voices that just epitomize the genre of indie pop and the Vaughns lead singer has that exact sound. The muted trumpet, saucy guitar licks, and overall jazzy pop flavor here makes for a desirable track. …
A variety playlist for your summer fun!
Joseph Wayne Miller – “I Wish I Was Wrong” -Miller’s vocal feels about as tried and true as the amber waves of grain. His lyrical choices are particularly interesting, too. It reads like a diary entry but lays over some really nice chill …
Catching the pulse of indie rock
ABQ – “Takes So Long” -If you’re into the 30 Seconds to Mars arena rock style, you’ll love ABQ. The up tempo rock vibe here is punctuated by really exciting vocal harmonies. The sound overall appeals to my long time interest in this …
5 Modern Singer-Songwriters To Help You Face The Day
Need a little help facing the day ahead? Here’s some modern singer-songwriters to help your cause. (And give you the kick in the pants to own it!) “Free” – Alex Francis Things that make me feel happy; Baby laughter, a glass of wine, …
Artist Interview: Dawn and Hawkes – Folk duo singing with depth and beauty
The first time I heard about Dawn and Hawkes was from southwest folk music networker Romi Kamberg. I was thrilled to make the acquaintance of Miranda Dawn, initially. When I found out her duo band with her partner Chris Hawkes was releasing a …
New Tracks From Passenger, Interpol, and More
At Ear to the Ground, we put a heavy focus on emerging talent. If given a chance, we rather focus our attention to the underexposed artist than the established one. This is our mission. Yet, as we do this, we still come across …
