Brian Payne – Self Titled EP Brian Payne’s sound is just excellent and his folksy songwriting feels like the cool, refreshing Rockies. He’s got that “everyman” vocal quality. I almost guarantee he’ll make you think of “that guy” you know from high school …
Category: Folk
House of Hats-listen to me, listen to this!
Today I have the great privilege of covering a band which I was mildly obsessed with in college and never got over. I would spend Thursday evenings trawling through YouTube videos taken in Brighton music venues and wishing that they would just make …
Brooke Annibale – Under Streetlights
Local Pittsburgher, Brooke Annibale, is making quite a name for herself in this area. Part of that comes from her being a prolific performer, but more and more that’s because, when she gets the chance to perform, she’s been blowing people away. I …
Artist Interview: Maggie Rogers
Maggie Rogers is a student, an artist, a writer, and a very hard working young woman. She has stars in her eyes for the adventurous college years of her life. She’s learning all she can about the music industry at NYU but she’s …
Stacey Randol
One of my favorite things about Ear to the Ground is the diversity of music I am given the access to immerse myself in. I used to settle comfortably into a niche for a while until my next niche came along. I don’t …
Beth Whitney – “Sweet on You” – Americana love song that’ll make you swoon
Beth Whitney’s voice reminds me of Sara Watkins. Besides that, she’s just wonderful. From the banjo to the standup bass and the overall composition, this is just a hit. It’s a hit in the Americana folk way that fills me full of all …
Many Voices: Mountains and Other Faraway Things
Many Voices. Mountains and Other Faraway Things. Many Voices/Bandcamp, 2014. https://www.facebook.com/ManyVoicesBand (you can hear samples or buy the album here) Hailing from Denton, Texas, Many Voices is a soulful and sweet-sounding group that shows real promise with their first album, Mountains and Other …
Goodnight, Texas – A Bank Robber’s Nursery Rhyme
I’m always excited when something that I’ve been anticipating comes out and even more excited when it exceeds expectations. This new song, “A Bank Robber’s Nursery Rhyme”, from Goodnight, Texas, is off of their new album, Uncle John Farquhar, due out in August. While …
Michael Stovall – Georgia – Soft Country Songs that Give You Chills
The other night I was home alone for several hours. I typically don’t mind being alone. I listen to music and dance like a fool around the apartment, or I do silly things like re-arrange the paintings on the wall. This particular night, …
The Coffis Brothers & The Mountain Men – Wrong Side of the Road
Ok everyone, it’s June, it’s about to be officially summer, and that means it’s time for good ole summer driving music. While we’ve had a few good ones over the last few years (Bronze Radio Return, The Lumineers, Green River Ordinance), this year’s …
