Josh Ritter, as Greg pointed out, is not an up and coming musician. Being listed in Paste’s 100 greatest living songwriters means you’ve made it. The Beast in Its Tracks marks his seventh studio album and he hasn’t lost a step. Ritter will never be …
Category: Folk
Matt Costa – Matt Costa
If you were ever wondering what Instagram would sound like if it were music, the new Matt Costa album is going to be right up your alley. And if you’re wondering whether that’s a compliment or not, it depends entirely on how ready …
Free Music Friday! NeedtoBreathe, Josh Ritter
Introducing an awesome new feature at EarToTheGround Music, Free Music Friday! Every Friday, we’ll be featuring a couple of free downloads that you can get your hands on. We’ll be combing through the sites we love like NoiseTrade and Bandcamp to bring you …
Artist Interview: Rusty Clanton
Rusty Clanton is a talented musician… and from this video we’re pretty sure he’s got a potential career in comedy too. No I’m just kidding… no I’m not… yes I am… but seriously. Enjoy!
The Hundred Acre Woods – Pennsylvania
Read that title again. What could possibly be better than a band called The Hundred Acre Woods singing a song called “Pennsylvania”? Well, the song itself is actually better than you could have guessed. It’s an autobiography of sorts, a song about what …
Those Willows – Rivertown (Free Download)
Those Willows is the kind of group that you look for when you’re searching through bandcamp. They have everything, a great folksy sound, great male/female harmonies, good songwriting, and a free download. While we always recommend supporting the artists like them that work …
Guest Review: Hannah and Maggie – Muscle and Bone
The mood of Hannah & Maggie‘s album ‘Muscle & Bone’ was set in the first lines of the first song, ”As You Wake”. This album is rife with delicate finger picking and dreamy vocals, but it kicks off a cappella, with perfectly tight …
Harmonia – Hidden Legacy
Harmonia. Hidden Legacy Harmonia and Folk Sounds Records, 2012. Harmonia: http://www.harmoniaband.com/ Founded by Walt Mahovlich, Harmonia is based in Cleveland but members call a diverse range of geographic areas “home.” This brilliant Eastern European-themed group compiles music from Hungarian, Croatian, Slovak, gypsy, and …
Ivan and Alyosha – All the Times We Had
Ivan and Alyosha have arrived. From my first experience with their Cabin Sessions, it’s clear they were on the road to success, but this new album All the Times We Had has arrived at a great location. From incredible vocal harmonies to interesting …
The Last Bison – Switzerland
The Last Bison is a band that can convey a rich variety of sounds. If you’ve ever wondered what music theorists mean when they say “sound texture” enjoy this recording. You can feel the lush complexity of the music. We’ll keep our ears …
