Jordan Whitmore‘s got the right kind of twang. She’s a genuine article who sings with conviction in her music. Built on the backs of tough girl country music, Whitmore’s sound is a little more Carrie Underwood than the traditional country we typically cover …
Daniel Rosenbush – Feet on Fire EP – Versatile alt singer songwriter clearly on the rise
Words like “gentle” and “endearing” seem to come quickly to mind when listening to Daniel Rosenbush‘s music. The funny thing is, on first listen I had him pegged as “pop” but after listening more closely he bounces between alt rock, pop, and folk …
Album Review: Courtney Marie Andrews – Leuwen Letters – Authentic, rootsy singer songwriter
Courtney Marie Andrews has the voice of an old soul. She sounds like she’s been on the road with Emmy Lou and Loretta Lynn for a while. Her songwriting is sophisticated in an understated way, and that’s a huge compliment. She delivers lines …
ARCHIS – Dia Frampton/Joseph Trapanese – Symphonic Pop
ARCHIS is what you get when you pair singer/songwriter Dia Frampton (Meg & Dia, runner-up in the first season of The Voice), with film composer Joseph Trapanese known for his work with Daft Punk (Tron) and M83 (Oblivion). The result is a sweeping …
The Jason Connelly Band–quality, sincere country music.
Jason Connelly has spent most of his time in the American South. Over the last six years he has grown immensely as a musician, starting off as a solo artist with a few instruments in the back of his car, he has grown …
Free Music Friday! Blue Water Highway Band
Happy free music Friday everyone! Yesterday, I posted a video of “Medicine Man” by Kyle, TX’s Blue Water Highway Band. This band has just released their debut album, Things We Carry, and it’s available right now on Noisetrade for free! As always, we recommend …
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 …
So you wanna be a YouTuber? Advice for Musicians
*Note this is specifically focused on making music for YouTube. Other types of YouTubers may not find this helpful. EarToTheGround Music subscribes to over 120 YouTube channels, many of which are individuals “on the rise” in their respective careers. They’re making an attempt …
Luke Sital-Singh – “Nothing Stays the Same”
Luke Sital-Singh’s name has been on the rise in singer songwriter circles for a bit now and this recording from On’t Sofa shows why. Incredibly talented with a raw vocal that exhibits the right kind of desperation. “We hold out for some day …
Quick Hit – Goldishack and the Devil’s Groove
Recently I was sent a song from an artist out of the Lower East Side of Manhattan who goes by the name Goldi. We at Ear to the Ground typically don’t review singles, however one listen of his new project Goldishack, made me …
