Dana and the Wolf – “Him” The electro indie stylings of this duo are spot on. Their strength might be how tight they are able to wind their sound, without adding frivolity or unnecessary bells and whistles. The way they blend folk and …
Category: Folk
Five Folk Acts to Get You Pickin’ and Grinnin’
Alright so there’s like a million different perspectives on folk music, some of which is down home and others can be quite sophisticated. Just look at the mid 20th century difference between the gentlemen in suits types from Greenwich Village and the mountain …
3 Fierce Artists Breaking Both Genre and Gender Stereotypes
Lauran Hibberd – “Hunny is this What Adults Do?” Hibberd is the type of songwriter who hooks you from the very first note. Her songwriting, mixed with her sweet and sardonic vocals continue to make listeners by the dozen swoon. The ability to …
New Music Friday – Episode 77 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
Here we go again with another round up of incredible music. Vote in the poll below to decide who wins a feature. The voting ends in one week, so feel free to share and get others voting as well. Nonsens – “Wildfire” -If …
6 Of the Best Tracks We Heard This Week
Grei – “Sky’s The Limit” This one is anthemic and intimate, while crafting a boundless sound of hope. Starting off as a standard acoustic singer songwriter track, it takes off into a different realm with the help of electro pop sensibilities. Dreamy, catchy, …
These are a few of my favorite things – the non-holiday version
So here’s a little secret about our process at ETTG. We have a document that has a list of all the artists we accept with a little “note” section for the genre or style. Every once in a while we get a bit …
4 Rising Must Hear Songwriters
Emily James – “Lion’s Den” Wow. This track from the young singer songwriter has the ability to make ardent supporters of pop country out of stubborn rock purists. Her country-tinged voice is understated and incredible while mixing incredibly with a building sound similar …
Five Formative Folk Songs
Folk music is at the core of our identity at EarToTheGround. So what makes a formative folk song? Well there has to be some guitar, some contemplative lyrics, and a well-delivered vocal. Beyond that, it can go anywhere. Which of these do you …
New Music Friday – Episode 76 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins an artist feature!
Our volume of submissions is really going up! (You’re welcome for that pun, by the way.) No, but seriously, we’re getting tons of music these days. We’ve decided we shouldn’t add more to each playlist, but we might do more of them. So …
The Thursday Top 10: The Best Tracks From This Week
Dark Horses – “XIII” This one is a heavy gripping burner of a track. The electro dark wave beats of this UK group are crafted with layers of incredible talent. The underlying rock vibe woven throughout is incredible and expands past the limits …
