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 …
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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 …
Album Review: Legendary Shack Shakers – The Southern Surreal
Album Review: Legendary Shack Shakers – The Southern Surreal The Legendary Shack Shakers can fill a room with sound. They have a full band and a bad attitude that oozes through on every track. It’s a little bit southern rock, a little bit …
Album Review: Have Gun, Will Travel – Science from an Easy Chair
Album Review: Have Gun, Will Travel – Science from an Easy Chair Have Gun, Will Travel are a savvy, interesting Americana band that will tickle the fancy of many listeners. Rather than the tired old cliches of American music, Have Gun, Will Travel …
Album Review: Moors & McCumber – Pandemonium
Album Review: Moors & McCumber – Pandemonium Moors & McCumber are seasoned veteran songwriters. From the outset of their latest album Pandemonium, it is evident that these talented songwriters have been at it for a while. The maturity in their voices, the ease of their …
Guest Album Review: Jason Isbell – Something More Than Free
Guest Review by Govind Shanadi Jason Isbell’s follow-up to the highly acclaimed album Southeastern shows the songwriter maturing into a lyricist of the highest caliber. Isbell was a member of the Athens, Georgia based Drive-by Truckers in the 2000s before branching off into …
