Ayelle – Issues Swedish-Iranian artist Ayelle, is definitely on the rise. Her latest single has a strong R&B sound that is often likened to acts like Banks and is both fun and existential. She has been on our radar for awhile now and …
Category: Indie Rock
Findlay: “Forgotten Pleasures” – The Guilty Pleasure Your Week Needs
I have a love hate relationship with female-fronted rock acts. All too many times, promoters showcase the lead singer as an object more than an artist while the opposite gender escapes that certain judgment. This is the frustrating and demeaning practice of a …
A Pop Rock Playlist for #MusicMonday
Rock can come in a variety of forms, so we’re happy to find some that just seem to work together. Check out these pop rock tunes that have us moving our feet and really grooving today. If you like them, too, would you …
New Music Friday – Episode 37 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
Another week hath passed – and it’s time yet again for a #NewMusicFriday playlist. Aren’t you excited!? We are too. Check out this eclectic mix for another week of fun. Rex Orange County – “Best Friend” -Part party band, part eclectic pop chill …
Thursday Groove – Four Tracks You Need Right Now
Daniel Trakell – “Paradise” The feel of this track is aptly given in its name. The first single off his soon to be released EP of the same name, is a piece of near songwriting perfection. Mixing folk with an ethereal rock vibe …
Tuesday Evening Jams: 6 Artists to Watch
Heron – “Stillness” Sometimes a band is able to tell you where they’re from with the sound they create. Heron is such a band. Their ambient but epic sweeping sound screams of their Nowrthwestern Pennsylvania home. They are mountain rich post-rock in every …
Album Review: Maximum High – Greek rockers with brand new EP (New Music Friday – Episode 25 Winners)
Maximum High is an example of rock in its purest form. This foursome, from Athens, Greece prove that the language of rock and roll is universal. The members include Irene Dimopoulou, Thanos Amorginos, Dimitri Koutsiouris, and Nick Zografos. Their new EP, released 2 …
Must Hear: Four of the Best Tracks We Heard This Week
Dan Miz – “Let It Go” This talented multi-faceted artist is deeply entrenched in the NY scene and continues to hone his craft on his newest project. “Let It Go” is a thinking man’s electro pop jam of many layers and intellect. We …
New Music Friday – Episode 36 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
Put your feet up and enjoy this list of engaging music. There’s no particular theme this week, but we’re sure you’ll find a lot to jam to here. There are so many talented musicians out there these days. Please vote for your favorite. …
A Valentine Playlist For Our Lovely Fans
So another Valentines Day is upon us and we here at Ear to the Ground believe you are going to need some music to make it through. Sure, the lovers have Al Green, but the rest of us want something more undiscovered. We dug through …
