Last year I found Australian electronica artist Chet Faker and my life has been richer ever since. It was one of those musical destiny moments where he happened to be playing a show in nearby Cleveland on the exact night I discovered him …
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Blue Water Highway Band – Medicine Man
I’m really excited about this new band. Blue Water Highway Band has their debut album up on Noisetrade, more on that tomorrow, and their particular brand of infectious Americana is exactly what we need to warm us up on this freezing cold February …
The Lone Bellow – Slip Slidin’ Away
The Lone Bellow released a new album on Tuesday and I’ll have a review coming next week. It’s every bit the follow up to their self titled debut that we hoped for. It’s brilliant, but maybe not as beautiful as this cover of …
The Haunted Windchimes – Hallelujah
As you know, a good band name is all that it takes to grab my attention. I’m a little surprised I haven’t come across The Haunted Windchimes (aren’t all windchimes haunted? I think so.) before. These guys are right up our alley here. …
Tyler Lyle Video Interview
Hey all, as you know, we’re big fans of Tyler Lyle here at EarToTheGround. He’s a supremely talented singer songwriter and he’s currently in the process of raising money to create his new album, The Native Genius of Desert Plants. You can check it out …
Joe Pug – Downbound Train –
The next time one of your friends tries to tell you “they just don’t make music like they used to” you shut them up with this song right here. Joe Pug is a songwriter and brilliant performer. This song is dripping with emotion. …
Hiss Golden Messenger – Drum
Looking forward to talking more about this album next week, but here’s a little sample of what’s to come with Hiss Golden Messenger and the last track on the album The Lateness of Dancers. It’s a phenomenal singer-songwriter album and one poised to make …
Ben Abraham – Speak
I’ve been following the updates on Ben’s new album for a few months now. I think we’re getting really close. I honestly can’t remember anticipating an album like this before. All of his videos are phenomenal, as you’ve seen if you’ve been to …
Will Dailey – Sunken Ship
So, I love this video. And I love this song. I think Will Dailey is a pretty uniquely talented guy and that this video is pretty solid evidence of that. This song is off of his debut album, National Throat. Look for more about …
The Barr Brothers – Come in the Water
So, I’m so excited about this new Barr Brothers album, Sleeping Operator. It’s very unique and different from everything else out there. I think you guys are going to love it in a few weeks. Until then, to whet your appetites, like “Even the …
