If Helplessness Blues was your favorite album last year and you’re heartbroken thinking that Fleet Foxes may not exist anymore, I have some good news. I have found a worthy successor. Lord Huron, and their debut album Lonesome Dreams, has that orchestral sound, using dozens …
Joshua James – From the Top of Willamette Mountain
Joshua James is a remarkably gifted artist. His voice has both the soft, subtlety needed to bring listeners in, yet the potential to powerfully project a melody. His vocal quality is unrivaled in terms of its uniqueness. When you hear his music you …
Live Impressions: The Milk Carton Kids and Leslie Stevens
One of my favorite things in the world is discovering new music that is so far beyond anything else that you find it hard to talk about or listen to anything else. Greg and I have not been shy in talking about and …
Megan Slankard – “Our Little Secret”
Our friend and fan Elisabeth Brugone raved to us about Megan Slankard. We agreed she’s an impressive talent. Thanks Elisabeth! (If you have suggestions, feel free to email us eartothegroundmusicblog@gmail.com. We’re always looking for music to post and/or cover.)
Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu
I have a couple problems with Gary Clark Jr’s debut album, Blak and Blu. First, the title of the album is stupid. Just spell your words correctly. It’s not that hard. Second, and more importantly, the album shows just what Gary Clark Jr. is capable …
Kori Shearer on Thorn & Shout
Kori Shearer is a musician, wanderer, writer, and friend. She lives in Western PA where she writes fiction and sings a little bit of everything. She spends her days counseling and her nights dancing with friends. Despite the intense wanderlust packed firmly in …
Artist Interview: Graham Fink of Milo Greene
I recently had a chance to catch a quick phone interview with Graham Fink of Milo Greene while they continue on tour on the east coast. This band has been gaining tons of momentum in the past year thanks to an opening bill …
El Dia De Los Muertos: Delta Rae – “Dance in the Graveyard”
Delta Rae and their debut album, Carry the Fire, will most assuredly be one of my top albums of the year. Every time I come back to the songs and tone of the album, I’m reminded just how incredible 6 people can sound. There’s …
Tall Heights – The Running of the Bulls EP
Tall Heights are an incredible duet. They have an uncanny ability to hit the exact notes that highlight one another’s vocals. It’s a beautiful and rare combination. I hesitate to put them in any comparison with Simon and Garfunkel or some similar artist. …
A Dark Horse – “Take Me Home”
When I first heard this song on bandcamp, it struck me as a unique song, but I wasn’t sold. After I downloaded the EP (free here: http://adarkhorse.bandcamp.com/album/a-dark-horse), I listened a few more times and fell in love. I’m not sure if its the cadence …
