Jim van der Zee – “I do believe it’s time”-About once per week I find a track that makes me grin from ear to ear, throw down my headphones, and say, “hot damn.” Then I put my headphones back on and start it …
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Late 2018 Americana and folk music
Here we are right before the “end of year” list season, we’d like to offer a few gems that have come across our desks in the past few weeks. Foxwarren – “To Be” -Andy Shauf’s the name, killin’ the folk scene is the …
A mid-June folk playlist for your soul
Emma Dilemma – “Eliot and Loren” -If storytelling folk of the Pete Seeger variety is of interest to you, you’ll love this track. Emma Dilemma has a wonderful, accessible sweetness to the sound. The strum pattern works to gently usher in the soft …
Long live folk music – Lunchtime Playlist April 27
Logan Vath – “Guard” -The easy going folk rock vibe of Logan Vath is like a cool drink of water in the midst of a musical desert. It’s clear that he has a knack for songwriting and a refreshing melody. The vocal is …
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 …
Album Review: Shallow Lenses – War Poems EP
Seattle-based folk rock outfit Shallow Lenses is one of those acts that shows elite musicianship and really enjoyable songwriting. The band came to my attention through Planes on Paper artist, Navid Eliot. When he told me he was working on this new project, …
Album Review: Denim Gorgeous – What Salt’s Worth (Winner NMF Ep 54)
Originally from Australia, the singer songwriter Denim Gorgeous is a thoughtful and engaging artist. The way that these songs take shape, you’ll hear deep emotions and melancholic style. It’s a really fascinating musical style that you’ve probably never heard before. The opening “No …
Album Review: The Wealthy West – Long Play
Album Review: The Wealthy West – Long Play Americana can be such a strange label, everything from honkytonk country music to folk singers in sheep’s clothing. The smooth-voiced Brandon Kinder brings a genuine sound to the band The Wealthy West that is thoroughly …
Greg’s List – 2015 Album of the Year – #10-1
Okay this is it. These are the albums that left a searing imprint on my soul for 2015. These are the albums that keep me smiling, laughing, crying, and coming back for more. This list will undoubtedly frustrate everyone on the planet because …
Album Review: Todd Grebe & Cold Country – Citizen
Album Review: Todd Grebe & Cold Country – Citizen Todd Grebe and Cold Country are a traditional country band that write new songs that sound old fashioned. Fans of roots country music will love this album. From the whimsical, even comical lyrics to …
