Scott Kirby – “Cool Water”-I don’t always approve blues tracks, but when I do it’s because they tap into something deep. This track feels timeless. The lyrics are easy to follow, the chord structure feels familiar, and the overall style is engaging. This …
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If Americana is your thing, check out these tracks!
Lucinda Belle – “Baby don’t cry”-I love the jazzy spirit of Lucinda Belle’s music. She seems to always pull me right into the heart of the music. After the “break” in this song, you’ll find yourself swinging hips and thinking about bygone lovers. …
So you’re an Americana fan, are ya? Check out these tracks then
DL Rossi – “Good Woman”-When I listen to DL Rossi I can’t help but think of David Ramirez. That’s like telling someone their hitting style looks like Hank Aaron. Rossi has just the right kind of rasp to his voice that works perfect …
Blues, Jazz, and Roots Country: Keeping Real Music Alive
One of the genres we cover proudly on this site is “roots” music. People disagree on what that means, but to us it’s a mash up of distinctly American music that is spiritually expressive, based in strings and vocals, with authentic lyrics. Here’s …
EP Review: The Get Ahead – Mind is a Mountain EP
If you’re looking for some good blues rock, look no further than The Get Ahead. We ran across this kicking band last year and are just now getting to cover them. They are an absolute treat, though, and do some pretty cool things …
Rising Star: George Glew is an incredibly passionate songwriter
The reason most of you follow EarToTheGround is to find the next big thing in music. There are all sorts of playlists and tastemakers and ways to do that, but you read this site for OUR picks. Thanks for that! One of those …
Album Review: Jarvis – Through It All (Winner NMF Ep 45)
If you’re a frequent voter on NewMusicFriday here at ETTG, you’ve definitely heard Jarvis. This classy pop act reminds us all that good pop music is not dead. In this versatile four song EP, we get a chance to hear a quality vocalist …
Three Can’t-Miss Americana Acts
Americana is such a fun genre because it can take on so many different sounds. WE often associate Americana with the more recent bluegrass and country “branch” of it, but sometimes it can include blues and shades of jazz as well. Here are …
Soul Is Not Dead: Moorea Masa, Ray Hodge, and Liyah Bey
Soul Is Not Dead: Moorea Masa, Ray Hodge, and Liyah Bey Soul is not dead. In the mainstream radio, one might think that for a track to have soul it needs to have layers of electronic bumps and beeps. But real soul music …
Three Tracks from Rising Folk Music Star Henry Black
Three Tracks from Rising Folk Music Star Henry Black Henry Black’s style is, as you will hear, both haunting and iconic. He has a perfect combination of youthful excitement and a savant’s ability. Imagine what he’d write about if he had more life …
