Darryl Rahn – “Masterpiece”-From the first time I heard “Masterpiece” I was hooked. Rahn recorded it for an NPR Tiny Desk audition earlier this year and it’s SO GOOD. I was happy to get a chance to chat with him in an interview …
Category: Folk
Three emerging indie folk acts for your consideration
Adam Simons – “Strawberry Moon”-I don’t understand all of the music theory behind why I enjoy this song so much, but I just know that I do. The guitar work sounds good to start with, but then the vocal harmonies are absolutely magical. …
Featured HOLIDAY single: Andrea Von Kampen’s “A Midwest Christmas”
Andrea Von Kampen – “A Midwest Christmas”-If you’ve been around my writing for the past few years, you know about Andrea Von Kampen’s beautiful songwriting. Imagine my delight when I learned of this holiday original from Von Kampen. It’s got a sort of …
Your 1st Xmas Playlist
It has been a wild year to say the least. We here at Ear to the Ground have your back. Like Santa, we strive all year to bring you joy and reprieve from the depths of despair outside your door. We traditionally get …
Three acoustic singer songwriters who will make you sit up and pay attention
Alex Radice – “I need savin’”-Alex Radice has a compositional style that feels timeless. The energy of the track is as old school folk as possible. The strings reverberate through the track. The quality vocal work, both lead and harmony, move the track …
Three emerging folk artists you’ll be delighted to discover
Alayne May – “Watercolor Pines”-Every once in a while when I click play on a track, I just stop everything… it leaves me speechless. I don’t type a response. I just sit with mouth agape, stunned at the vocal and the style. Alayne …
3 Outstanding Tuesday Tracks
Denney – “Who We Are” This one is beautiful. The gentle instrumentation puts listeners at ease, while the vocals lull with a incredible croon. The UK artist has been at it for awhile. Starting at age 11, her experience shows as her pop …
Three new singer songwriters you’ll want on your personal playlists
Alex Dunaway – “Free”-The time signature is important for this song, giving a nice swaying sensation to the song. Dunaway’s vocal is beautiful, demanding your attention. The relaxing feeling of the song will help you chill, but the lyrics will have you leaning …
Weekend Hits: Talented Singer Songwriters
Young Ritual – “Together, Alone” The mood of this act may be mellow at times, but just beneath the surface is a tinderbox of emotion. The sound crafted here, somewhere in between post rock and college rock, is incredible. Lyrically, it paints a …
Three tracks from Americana that stand out from the crowd
Tyler Cohen – “How I feel”-A folk singer named Cohen? Color me interested. This Cohen, I will admit, deserves to stand on his own reputation. There’s a believable, almost familiar style to his vocal expressions. I feel like I could sit down over …
