The River Has Many Voices – Ash St. The River Has Many Voices’ most recent release, Ash St., conveys a careful optimism through a grounded, simple style, exulting the beauty of everyday moments. The album begins with a piano ballad and uses an …
Category: Folk
New Music Friday – Episode 26 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
As these New Music Fridays roll on, 2016 is shaping up to be a rough year for the world but a decent year for music. We’ve found some real gems and it’s been a blast seeing which of the selections you all like …
Album Review: Matthew Mayfield – Recoil
The opening riff on Matthew Mayfield’s new album Recoil is a redefining moment for his music and therefore his fans. While we’ve always heard an earnest songwriter expressing thoughtful lyrics, there’s something captured in the guitar that is itself emotive. Recalling some of …
Album Review: The Ballroom Thieves – Deadeye
One of the best things about running a music blog is that you get to decide what to cover. Sometimes that comes with official editorial policies and a fancy process. Other times you just hear something, fall in love, and decide to write …
“29” – Run River North – – Alt Folk Rockers Drop New Video
If you have been reading Ear to the Ground for any length of time, chances are you have heard us rave about California folk rockers Run River North. Their upbeat and thoughtful sound has won the hearts of many in the ETTG offices. For the …
Four Singer Songwriters You Will Love
Singer Songwriters are amazing people. They can do it all, it seems, and for me they end up being therapist as much as entertainment. They are artists, sure, but poets and sages all as well. These four talented singer songwriters are sure to …
Album Review: Becca Roth – Unstable EP
Becca Roth is one of the most talented singer songwriters I discovered in 2016. Her vocal quality is consistently impressive and her songwriting is personal, evocative, and genuine. As I listen to the tracks on this excellent EP, I can’t help but feel …
Album Review: The Sweeplings – Covers Ch. 1 and Winter’s Call
Unfortunately we missed the Sweeplings for 2015, so we invite you to check out their album Rise and Fall. But they have presented us with some pretty amazing music in the meantime, including some winter songs perfect for this holiday season. Let me …
Three Different Versions of Modern Folk Music
Folk music has taken on some interesting evolutions over the centuries. There are timeless forms of folk and some others that feel new and unique. We often feature emerging folk bands here that take on different takes in these traditions. These three acts …
Two Acoustic EPs You Need to Hear: Kyle Cox and Jeremiah Daly
Anyone who has followed our site over the past year knows that managing editor Greg Jones is a big fan of sincere singer songwriters. Being able to find someone who can deliver a witty or thoughtful lyric over a well-played acoustic guitar is …
