MANNY! – “Waiting”-From first listen, it’s pretty impossible not to hear a bit of a Michael Jackson vibe in this sound from MANNY! The unique funk elements in the instrumentation give the song an 80s feel, but it’s the subtle R&B styling in …
Category: Indie Pop
Abby Webster Crafts Incredible Alt Country Ballads
Abby Webster – “Calliope” / “Sea Goat” Songwriter has a style that blends some of our favorite musical styles. We would be hard-pressed to find another artist who so embodies what Ear to the Ground is all about. “Calliope” is an upbeat tale …
Songwriter Harmony Redford Looks for “Approval of the Unknown”
Harmony Redford – “Approval of the Unknown” Young songwriter Harmony Redford has a talent which surpasses mere years of experience. “Approval of the Unknown” is a relatable exploration of the creative process, as well as existence itself. The track brings us into the …
The Best Tracks From the Week That Was
Kai Bosch – “Tulips” Youthful songwriter Kai Bosch has an old soul. His music has found praise worldwide with a diverse audience. Technically, we could classify it as lo-fi pop, but the songwriting transcends genre. Smooth and soulful, “Tulips” is absolutely alluring. Sonically …
Heartfelt and Beautiful Friday Tracks
Luke De-Sciscio – “Clever Ghost” “Clever Ghost” is one of our favorite songs in the new year. It is beautiful, not unlike a lot of folk troubadour Luke De-Sciscio’s work. There is a gentle sway here, only crafted by an artist of a …
Three tracks I would call folk rock but honestly genre be darned because they are all SO GOOD
*Fair warning: Fantastic Lyrics Ahead* Rocco! – “As You Please”-The line “put me on a pedestal just to leave me on the floor” is one of the most powerful lines I’ve heard in recent memory. This song is on a completely other level …
Three unique new singer songwriters that leave genre in the rearview mirror
Jessica Doolan – “Stay or Surrender”-Power pop. Singer songwriter. Dynamic vocal with impeccable range and exceptional control. Say what you will for superlatives, Jessica Doolan is absolutely a rising star! This song is evidence of Doolan’s incredible vocal control that allows these emotional …
2023 Album of the Year
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 10) Cat Clyde – Down Rounder-If you’re a fan of traditional country music, you probably already know Cat Clyde’s name. We’ve featured Clyde’s writing before, so when this full length album came out this year …
2023 Song of the Year List, 10-1
*This list is curated by co-editor Greg Jones 10) Blackwood Station – “Let Me Down Gently”-To no one’s surprise, it’s an acoustic singer songwriter that leads off my top 10 this year. I hadn’t heard Blackwood Station before this one, but it’s easy …
Three unique singer songwriters bringing some melancholy vibes on the theme of “surrender”
If I can tie these three songs together with a theme, I think it’d be surrender—the way the trees give way to winter, letting loose what they can no longer afford to nurture in order to enter necessary deep rest. Radical acceptance of …
