Tryon – “Come Kiss Me” -If ever a song was written to be played at a wedding, this is it. It’s basically written from the groom’s perspective, watching a woman in her wedding dress come toward him. It’s actually really good. The pop …
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Lunchtime Playlist March 30 – An Americana and folk adventure
Leathan Milne – “Our Ghosts” -Okay so technically this is Canadiana, but I don’t want to split hairs. Let’s just enjoy the beautiful layered sounds from Leathan Milne here. I appreciate that he has the articulation and subtlety to make the song meander …
Lunchtime Playlist March 27 – Singer Songwriters with charm
Augustus James – “The Hardest Part” -This acoustic song from Augustus James is really good. We’re happy to share James’s articulate acoustic style. He expresses emotions with interesting lyrics. What we like best, though, is the cool and easy fingerpicking style that defines …
Lunchtime Playlist March 14: Five proper folk bands
Some people love the variety on our page, others probably don’t open half of the articles. It’s okay. It’s a lot, we know. Anyways most of you like folk, so enjoy this list with your munchies today. Faultlines – “Rain” -One of the …
Lunchtime Playlist March 12: Five acoustic singer songwriters
We’re going to make a new feature on the site – a daily playlist that releases at our lunchtime. So grab a balogna sammich and enjoy some tunes. Here we present five singer songwriters who will melt your precious little hearts. Jordy Searcy …
Have you heard about Alan Barnosky?
Fans of old school folk music get comfortable because I’m about to introduce you to a new favorite artist. I’ve covered Alan Barnosky around here before, but I want you to take me seriously. If you’re a fan of Mandolin Orange style new …
Single Feature: Elliott Moy – “First Time”
Check out this engaging folk song from emerging artist Elliott Moy. The melody is pleasing and moves along quite nicely. It’s a comforting folk style that will keep you listening several times. The range on the vocal is quite impressive. If you’re looking …
Artist Feature: Wiens Lief (NMF 58 Winners)
Wiens Lief are a three-piece folk outfit from Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their harmonies are angellic. If you haven’t heard them yet, please sit down and relax. You’re going to fall in love times three, we promise. Their song “Better than me” is …
Five Formative Folk Songs
Folk music is at the core of our identity at EarToTheGround. So what makes a formative folk song? Well there has to be some guitar, some contemplative lyrics, and a well-delivered vocal. Beyond that, it can go anywhere. Which of these do you …
Album Review: Jeffrey Martin – One Go Around
I’ve already written a few pieces on Jeffrey Martin, so he’s not a new name to the steady readers of EarToTheGround. However, if you’re just now running across his music I invite you to sit down and take a deep breath. You haven’t …
