Brit Taylor – “Broken Heart Breaks”-It’s unbelievable how a good timeless country sound can cut through the noise. This track was co-written by Brit Taylor, Dan Auerbach, and Joe Allen. The country and folk bona fides drop through on this one. I love …
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Three Americana tracks that’ll put a smile on your face
Skyway Man – “Old swingin’ bell”-These lyrics are hilarious and amazing. Imagine a gospel tune about drinking a stiff drink. It’s really great. I love everything about the spirit and style of this track. The throwback energy is excellent. I feel like I …
Album Review: Tyler Childers – Country Squire
I am admittedly late to the game on reviewing Childers’ new album Country Squire from 2019. Let’s just say we’ve all been a little busy over the past few months dealing with this and that. But let’s tackle these fantastic songs from one …
Off the beaten path country music worth giving a spin
Mikaela Finne – “When you lose”-If I told you this artist was from Nashville and comes from a long line of country artists you’d probably believe me. Instead, she’s from Finland and has been writing music out of Stockholm, Sweden for years now. …
Breakout Country Darling Ruby Force Talks Her Phenomenal New Album, Love of Vic Chesnutt, and Answers Our Stereotypical “Country” Questions
In this world of endless pop country tracks, Ruby Force is a refreshing breath of classic country goodness. The musical project of Erin McLaughlin, the persona she takes on is confident, sweet, and incredibly able to single handedly bringing back the roots of country. Influences …
EP Review: Delafaye – The Hilltop – #MusicMondayMarathon
Delafaye is one of those acts that have a next level of gravitas to their music. They just sound like they come from another place and they’re here to sing for us. From the opening of this album, I found myself drawn into …
#MusicMondayMarathon – Alt Country jams to get you moving
Here are four alt country jams to get you moving this Monday. Please share on social media with our hashtag #MusicMondayMarathon. James Eliot Jones – “Black to Blue” -Jones reminds me a little of friend of the site Kyle Cox. There’s a nice …
Eight Folk Artists You Can’t Believe You Haven’t Heard (Yet)
Eight Folk Artists You Can’t Believe You Haven’t Heard (Yet) Apologies for the clickbait-y title, but seriously these are some amazing artists and you really need to know about them. It’s really our hope here at EarToTheGround Music that you decide to run …
Album Review: MaryLeigh Roohan – Living Alone EP
MaryLeigh Roohan – Living Alone EP Emerging from the flames of feminine fires lit by the likes of Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and Bonnie Raitt is the work of emerging songstress, MaryLeigh Roohan, on her latest release Living Alone. These five songs are …
Album Review: Lonesome Heroes – Can’t Stand Still
Album Review: Lonesome Heroes – Can’t Stand Still If you listen to bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival and think “they just don’t make music like this anymore,” I’d mostly agree with you… but then I’d hand you this brilliant LP from the Lonesome …
