Alexdrake – “Peace of mind”-I don’t typically feature tracks with such a long build up, but there’s a pop punk energy to this track that won me over right away. The lead vocal has that timeless punk vocal style that I really enjoy. …
Category: Rock
The Week’s Best Tracks
Baby Queen – “Pretty Girl Lie” This is probably one of our favorite discoveries of 2020. The music of Baby Queen is an incredibly artful cultural commentary that is scathing as much as it is danceable. Her last single, “Buzzkill”, won us over …
The Very Best Thursday Jams
Blue Yonder – “You Are the Morning” These vibes are strong. The new track from the alt-Americana act, has plenty of laid back grooves to help ease any 2020 tensions. It is soulful, groovy, and a tad psychedelic. The shared vocals are especially …
Greta Stanley Wows, Giving us an Old “New Feeling”
Greta Stanley – “New Feeling” Honestly, the music of Greta Stanley exemplifies why we started Ear to the Ground so many years ago. That feeling we got from the first listen of “New Feeling”, is something we work everyday in hopes of finding. …
Three unique takes on the “rock” genre
Caroline Culver – “I went out with a man”-The message of this song is not one that the two male editors of this website can relate to personally, but we sure want to magnify Culver’s voice here. Basically, you should just shut up …
Exceptional Thursday Covers
Jenny Owen Youngs – “Teenage Dream” (Katy Perry) We had the privilege of seeing Jenny Owen Youngs on a supporting tour with Frank Turner years ago. The way she captured the audience was electrifying. Much of that talent is captured in her subtle …
Featured Single: High Tropics – “Caroline” – A delightful surf rock tune
If you’re looking for some surf rock to ease your mind today, give High Tropics a spin. The energy of the track helps to channel some of your inner angst through the soaring electric guitars. The vocal does a nice job of sitting …
Top 20 Indie Rock Blogs for 2020
Welcome to the 2020 edition of this list. Before you all start cursing about what blog is or is not on this list, please keep in mind we take blogs under three criteria: frequency of coverage, depth of coverage, and overall design appeal. …
The Flops: Rock to Save the Planet
Allow us to re-introduce you to our new favorite rock act. Virginia founded, and New York raised, The Flops are everything you want in a rock band. Swagger, blues infused riffs, tight band chemistry and technical precision, and a complete rock vocal croon. …
Genreless Songwriters to Watch
GRAE – “Permanent Maniac” At this point, you should already know of our affinity for GRAE. Her whispered vocals have deeply embedded themselves in our hearts and earbuds. On her latest track, the artist blends indie pop with a musical style all her …
