It has been a wild year to say the least. We here at Ear to the Ground have your back. Like Santa, we strive all year to bring you joy and reprieve from the depths of despair outside your door. We traditionally get …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three acoustic singer songwriters who will make you sit up and pay attention
Alex Radice – “I need savin’”-Alex Radice has a compositional style that feels timeless. The energy of the track is as old school folk as possible. The strings reverberate through the track. The quality vocal work, both lead and harmony, move the track …
Three emerging folk artists you’ll be delighted to discover
Alayne May – “Watercolor Pines”-Every once in a while when I click play on a track, I just stop everything… it leaves me speechless. I don’t type a response. I just sit with mouth agape, stunned at the vocal and the style. Alayne …
3 Outstanding Tuesday Tracks
Denney – “Who We Are” This one is beautiful. The gentle instrumentation puts listeners at ease, while the vocals lull with a incredible croon. The UK artist has been at it for awhile. Starting at age 11, her experience shows as her pop …
Three new singer songwriters you’ll want on your personal playlists
Alex Dunaway – “Free”-The time signature is important for this song, giving a nice swaying sensation to the song. Dunaway’s vocal is beautiful, demanding your attention. The relaxing feeling of the song will help you chill, but the lyrics will have you leaning …
Weekend Hits: Talented Singer Songwriters
Young Ritual – “Together, Alone” The mood of this act may be mellow at times, but just beneath the surface is a tinderbox of emotion. The sound crafted here, somewhere in between post rock and college rock, is incredible. Lyrically, it paints a …
Three tracks from Americana that stand out from the crowd
Tyler Cohen – “How I feel”-A folk singer named Cohen? Color me interested. This Cohen, I will admit, deserves to stand on his own reputation. There’s a believable, almost familiar style to his vocal expressions. I feel like I could sit down over …
Three captivating new singer songwriters
Karl Bray – “San Francisco”-There’s a vintage folk energy to this song that you’ll really appreciate. It’s got a 60s charm that brings that Laurel Canyon sound to the forefront. Bray’s vocal is smooth like he just stepped out of a recording with …
3 Intriguing Songwriters
Reed Gaines – “The Weather” We love the style of songwriter Reed Gaines. His skill is found in crafting an atmosphere and mood that invites listeners into a thoughtful and warm sonic space. On “The Weather”, Gaines shows a seasoned subtlety while still …
Three easy going singer songwriters to bring calm in the midst of PERFECTLY NORMAL TIMES WHEN EVERYTHING IS FINE
Mat Van – “is what it is”-I know nothing about the circumstances around this song’s composition, but the repetition of everything being okay is cathartic for me. I understand that it’s a reflection on loss of a relationship, but it feels… beautiful to …
