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 …
3 Absolute Danceable Post Punk Anthems
Two-Man Giant Squid – “Progress” If we were in charge of programming a hip radio station, this would be blaring each hour. It makes us simultaneously want to dance and rage in equal measure. The Brooklyn act have a post punk flare to …
“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 …
Album Review – Terrible Sons: The Raft Is Not the Shore
The first time I heard Terrible Sons, I was struck by how much of an older style it captures. There’s a reflective, mid-20th century folk style to it. Unique artful folk instrumentation helps the sound stand out in a crowded folk scene currently. …
Album Review – Coveralls: Songs from the Imagination Movers
This review is a bit outside of our normal coverage here on EarToTheGround. But since we cover indie pop music, hopefully some of our readers from that subgenre will enjoy this energetic new album Coveralls: Songs from the Imagination Movers. If you think …
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 unconventional tracks to show the versatility of the “pop” genre (when you’re not listening to the radio)
Certainly So – “Tired for a living”-Everything from the understated guitar to the inflection in the lead vocal makes this song feels like an “alt” track. This isn’t the grungy, belabored style of alt music though. This is a bright style of rock …
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 …
