Adam Kharita – “Someone You Don’t Adore”-The easy comparison for me on this track is another Adam… that of Adam Melchor. Let me tell you, this song has all the joyful chord changes and melodic progression that you could want in a track. …
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Three indie folk tracks to seep down deep into your soul
Brandon De La Cruz – “I Love You Babe” (Michael Hurley cover)-I actually didn’t know the original of this song, but De La Cruz captured my attention with this one right away. Sometimes whispery vocals can be challenging, but in this case they …
Three new tracks in the folk and Americana scene that keep the past alive
Tom Webber – “Howling at the moon”-If you’re a fan of old school bluesy rock music, there’s a lot to like about Tom Webber’s sound. The effect on the guitars gives it a feeling of those late 50s and early 60s classic “roots …
Three folk singer songwriters that will help you fall in love with music again
Northwest Stories – “Buy My Folks a House”-The harmonies on this song are why I approved it. I don’t need to say anything else, really. Just listen to it. The songwriting is beautiful, the lyrics are delightful, and the harmonies are outstanding. It’s …
Three acoustic folk tunes to bring some joy this Friday
Gabrielle Grace – “Could it be me”-If you like a sweet high vocal with an understated acoustic dimension, you’ll enjoy the opening of the song. However, once the lower vocal harmony enters it goes from good to great. There’s a gentle energy to …
Three of the best indie folk tunes we’ve heard in the summer of 2023
Lane Norberg – “Surprise”-The calming acoustic guitar at the beginning of this song is going to win over a lot of fans immediate. The vocal harmonies are wonderful as well, making the song feel comforting like a warm hug from an old friend. …
Album Review: hannah wyatt – underground
I’ve been writing about folk music for over 12 years now and this is one of the most intimate acoustic recordings I have heard in that time. Hannah Wyatt has created an intimate, beautiful album that invites the listener into her emotional space …
Three exceptional singer songwriters that you’ll want for your summer playlist
Clover County – “Outlaw”-This song has everything you like about folk music – the guitar in the opening, the sweet lead vocal, and really good lyrical imagery. The phrasing is gentle, rolling, and familiar. Listeners are invited into the narrative by the first …
Three brand new folk rock tunes to bring together two of our favorite timeless genres
Jonah Kagan – “The Roads”-At first blush, this seems like a pure folk tune. Stay with it. There’s a rock energy that takes off just past the one minute mark and *trust me* when I say it’s worth sticking around for. I could …
Three unique Americana tunes with a range of styles for every fan of the genre
Richard Simeonoff – “Someday”-From the first time I heard this track, I knew it was something that I wanted to support on EarToTheGround. Everything from the sonic construction to the lyrical concept feels familiar and relatable. The “punch my ticket out of here” …
