Check out this engaging folk song from emerging artist Elliott Moy. The melody is pleasing and moves along quite nicely. It’s a comforting folk style that will keep you listening several times. The range on the vocal is quite impressive. If you’re looking …
Category: Folk
New Music Friday – Episode 79 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
We’re almost at the end of the year! Tis the season for end of year lists and lots of reflection. But it’s also a time to project for the next new year. Which of these artists would you like us to feature in …
2017 Songs of The Year: Matt’s List 5-1
After much deliberation including additions and subtractions, here are my five favorite tracks of the year. It’s worth noting the political mood of a few of these tracks as well as the dominance of female artist. All of these tracks meant something special …
2017 Song of the Year: Greg’s List 10-1
Well here they are — the best songs of 2017 according to editor Greg Jones. These are, of course, subjective choices. But honestly, after listening to over 5000 demos this year, we really need to give these artists credit for their literal “outstanding” …
4 Must Hear Songwriters
Emily James – “Lion’s Den” We cannot get enough of this pop heavy track. James’ ability to connect with a larger audience than what you would expect for her sound, is incredible given her youth. This track has definite shades of more established …
2017 Songs of The Year: Matt’s List 10-6
It’s the end of the year which can only mean one thing, a complete inundation of Best of lists. We at Ear to the Ground love being able to dust off tracks we heard this year and compile our favorite tracks. This politically charged year …
2017 Song of the Year: Greg’s List 20-11
This really is the most wonderful time of the year where we pick and choose some amazing tracks from all year. Enjoy this list and please share with your friends. 20) Dan Clews – “Mountain” -Fingerpicking, solid vocal, and an amazing melody. This …
New Music Friday – Episode 78 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
Apparently folks really do want to win a review on our site so they often share the poll with their fans. How great is that!? If you are here because one of these fine artists sent you over, please do more than cast …
Thursday Rundown: The Week’s Best Tracks
Mr. Gabriel – “Help Me Out” This hypnotic track has more than a few layers of outstanding sounds. At one point shoe gaze, and at another more electro croon, the Nashville artist has created something special. We especially enjoy the handclaps and thriving …
Artist Feature: Wiens Lief (NMF 58 Winners)
Wiens Lief are a three-piece folk outfit from Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their harmonies are angellic. If you haven’t heard them yet, please sit down and relax. You’re going to fall in love times three, we promise. Their song “Better than me” is …
