If T.G. Elias was from the United States, I’d probably call his music Americana. What do we call it if he’s from the UK? Britannia? Nahhh. Let’s call it awesome folk music. Elias has compiled a fantastic album here, complete with several interesting …
Tag Archives: acoustic
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.)
Sera Cahoone – Deer Creek Canyon
Jewel was one of the first artists I ever heard that bridged the gap from country music into the subtle soft acoustic music most associated with “Indie folk.” At the time I didn’t really know what I was hearing, but now I’ve grown …
Kelley McRae Interview
The day is finally upon us. We had the chance to sit down with Kelley McRae, our unofficial artist of the month for September due to her new album, her new album giveaway (its FREE here), and her willingness to sit down with …
Rayland Baxter – feathers and fishHooks
Rayland Baxter’s music is timeless and fulfilling. He’s got the storytelling chops of last year’s brilliant Dawes album and a stripped-down sound that feels very familiar yet strangely unique. The new album, full of love songs and heartbreak, is a songwriter’s anthem start …
Trampled By Turtles – Stars and Satellites
Dear Greg and our (millions of) loyal readers, why is it that no one felt the need to tell me about Trampled By Turtles? Seriously, I realize that it’s mostly my own fault for assuming Trampled By Turtles was dance/hard rock/metal/whatever else kind …
Artist Interview: Young Readers
Jordan Herrera of Young Readers answered a few of our questions about his awesome music. Be sure to enjoy the whole video. The recording at the end (in a library, appropriately) is awesome.
Artist Interview: Kyle Cox
1) How did you and Sarahbeth meet? Sarahbeth & I met through a community of similar friends. She & I have a ton of mutual friends, including my soon-to-be wife (who is also named Sarah). The more we kept hanging out in mutual …
Artist Spotlight: Noah Gundersen
Noah Gundersen is most likely the best songwriter of his generation. In one interview, he explained that he’s hoping to shape his career around things that “endure.” His career, we’re quite certain, will indeed endure. Known early on for his dreadlocks and crackling …
Artist Interview: Dawn Mitschele
Dawn Mitschele, brilliant acoustic guitarist and singer, digitally “sat down” with us to answer a few questions about her awesome EP Love Remains. Enjoy this intimate look at her album a bit from the inside out. 1) So this spring you released Love Remains …
