Gaze is Ghost – “By the Book” -With poetic lyrics and sincere piano melodies, Gaze is Ghost brings something wonderful to the indie music landscape. The articulation on the piano is beautifully rewarding. The solo lead lilts and moves along with grace. As …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Artist Spotlight: Alexander Wolfe’s incredible creativity in songwriting
The first time I heard Alexander Wolfe’s music was a song about the mock turtle’s lament in Alice and Wonderland. If that’s not an indication of the kind of songwriter he is, I don’t know what better way to describe it. Wolfe has …
Five song grab bag – Lunchtime Playlist April 18
Speak, Brother – “Father” -Let me make a technical, unbiased statement as a critic: I love this song. No, but seriously, this is an incredible song that blends elements of pop rock and folk music into a really fascinating dynamic track. The raw, …
A potpourri mix of unique styles – Lunchtime Playlist April 12
Mamas Gun – “You Make My Life a Better Place” -Mamas Gun are one of my favorite finds of 2018. This is the second track from them we’ve covered on the site and there will surely be more to come. The timeless style …
Five emotional new tracks you need – Lunchtime Playlist April 11
Bogues – “Orchard to Bartnick” -This track defies description, bringing forth elements of indie rock and emotionally-driven guitar folk. It’s a really thoughtful song, though. The lyrics are abrasive at times, expressing a depth of soul we don’t always get to hear in …
Five tasty singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist April 10
Ben Wagner – “Take My Time” -This snappy pop singer songwriter will get your lunchbreak off to a great start. His guitar work might put some in the mind of someone like Jack Johnson. There’s an intrinsic optimism to the chord structure and …
Album Review: Rusty Clanton – Big Bear, Little Bear EP
Readers of EarToTheGround already know the name of Rusty Clanton, one of the premiere independent singer songwriters making music today. The Nashville-based artist is the epitome of “no country for new Nashville,” bringing out pop sounds that bounce from old tyme to modern …
Five Indie Folk Songs To Feed Your Soul
Whitney Fenimore – “Find Your Love” “Find Your Love” starts sparse and builds into epic soundscape of reverberating rock instruments and Fenimore’s soaring vocals. Her lyrics evoke the intense feeling of longing for something you simply cannot have. This song is going to …
Find a new artist to love – Lunchtime Playlist April 6
Take the Black – “Alive in the Moonlight” -This band puts me in mind of classic guitar acts like Santana. However, they also have some interesting alt rock vocals that will be very familiar for fans of 90s and early 2000s rock. It’s …
Five singer songwriters we believe in – Lunchtime Playlist April 4
Colour Of Rice – “Coming Home” -This song from Colour Of Rice is full of the genuineness that we search for with music. There’s no excess performance; the heart comes through the strings with clarity and precision. The vocal lays over the acoustic …
