Beach of Diamonds – “Up all night”-Beach of Diamonds have an electrifying sound. There’s a pop punk energy at times that connects with my roots. I especially appreciate the way the chord progressions feel familiar but not over used. The intensity of this …
Category: Indie Rock
The Genre Bending Sounds of Nikita Afonso
We love the new single by Afonso. Her ability to craft a captivating indie honest track, while still having a killer sound and catchy chorus is near perfect. It is almost impossible not to sing along to “Holy My Heart”, and we dare …
Meet Emma Elisabeth: : : Your New Favorite Singer Songwriter
For her new single, the young singer songwriter worked with Victor Van Vugt, who has mixed for the likes of PJ Harvey and Nick Cave. One listen to “Pilot” will assure you that this was a perfect genre decision. Her expressive art is …
Fleurie Shines With Dreamy Indie Pop
“More than anything, I want my music to take people into a dreamlike state,” says artist Fleurie. “At first that might feel like escapism, but over time it can pull you deeper into your emotions. I want my songs to help people to …
3 Of Our Favorite Indie Rock Acts With New Music
Jr Jr – “Big Bear Mountain” If you haven’t gotten into the music of Jr Jr (f.k.a. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.), now is the perfect time. The band has recently been released by the shackles of their previous record contract, to help form …
Oak Meadow: Incredible Instrumental Post Rock
We have a undying love for Post Rock here at Ear to the Ground. Done right, it can transport listeners to the very limits of imagination and musical ambition. While we don’t receive many tracks within the instrumental rock genre, when we do, …
New music potpourri – March 2019
Human Barbie – “The Village Priest”-There’s something soothing about this song’s construction. The guitars sound vintage and the lead vocal is understated, but it seems to work really well. It feels like a deep cut from one of your favorite 60s bands. I …
Exploring various textures in indie pop music – March 2019
Secret Spade – “Over You”-If you are here for our usual folk singer songwriters, click right on past Secret Spade. But if you’re looking for a lushious, introspective dance tune then spin this one from Secret Spade. It’s gritty, yet polished. It’s slick, …
Saint Mesa: Must-Hear Creative Dark Folk
There is an overwhelming darkness just beneath the surface of “Throne”, the new single by Saint Mesa. Described effectively as “Chilean American Dark Folk”, the act is largely brought together by the enigmatic frontman who plays all the instruments on the track. With …
Mother Night: Stunning Indie Electro
Perhaps the most telling piece of trivia needed to understand UK electro act Mother Night, is the name of their upcoming album. A Lifetime of Uninhibited Pleasure is set for release in April, and already the band has us insanely stoked. While coming …
