Mild Goose Chase – “Tennessee”-The art of phrasing is hard to put into words. For an artist, it’s not just about what you say but how you say it. Mild Goose Chase has perfect phrasing and articulation on this song. It’s a nice …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three captivating singer songwriters that will move you to emotions this summer
Eliza Elliott – “Are you ever?”-The first thirty seconds of this track FLOORED me from first listen and get me every time. Elliott sings, “Tell me someone’s holding holding you because I can’t bear the thought that you are lonely.” Wow. Imagine the …
Three folk singer songwriters who will get you through those midsummer blues
Augusta – “No coward (demo)” -This is a magical piece of acoustic songwriting. I find it surprising that this song is a demo as it is so delightfully well done. I wouldn’t change a thing, personally. I’ve covered Augusta many times in the …
“The Best Day of My Life” is the Best Song of the Year
N. Kerbin – “The Best Day of My Life” This is a deeply emotive track that showcases a rare folk songwriting talent. When I first heard it, I cried unapologetically. I can count on one hand the amount of times a song has …
Three brand new Americana tracks that bring the past to the present
Rebecca Porter – “Clockin’ out”-If you’re looking for a throwback to the heyday of country music, give this track a spin. Porter sings with the honkytonk in her soul on this unique track. The stories of the people in the song feel genuine. …
Three fantastic groups bringing exciting indie folk to improve your summer playlist
Cattle and Cane – “IOU”-If you like good harmonies and handclaps, you’ve come to the right place! This track has an energy that will put a smile on your face. From the first time I clicked play on it, I felt a really …
A pair of indie singer songwriters with a sound that is ready for commercial radio
Lily Moore – “Summer”-The easy comp for Lily Moore’s vocal is Adele. No, that’s not a misprint. She really sounds like Adele! This song has a pop energy that is sure to find a wide supportive audience. The rhythm is moving, energetic, and …
Three tracks right at the intersection of folk and Americana music
Hiss Golden Messenger – “Nu-Grape”-One of the delights of writing about music is helping to find those categories that refine sound into understanding. Honestly, though, with this track it doesn’t really need a genre category to be good. It just feels right. It’s …
Three indie folk tracks to remind us that real music is not dead
Luke Sital-Singh – “Til the Day I Die”-If you’ve been around EarToTheGround for any length of time, you will be familiar with Luke Sital-Singh’s name. He’s an artist who gets approvals from both of the editors. This latest track is easy to hear …
Three brand new rock tracks throwing back to the roots and pushing forward to the future
Austin Brockner – “Lazy Wednesday”-Take some classic stylings with a sweet swing and killer horns… ready, now, a classic vocal. Oh yeah, that’s the stuff right there. Brockner’s “Lazy Wednesday” is just the kind of song for a classic vibe with some fresh …
