Michael Witt – “Late Rose” -Witt’s vocal quality is superb, giving the track a solid basis from the start. Add in some layered instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics to give the song added depth. When the full band emerges on the chorus, there’s a …
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Five need-to-know folk singer songwriters – Lunchtime Playlist May 15
Maxwell James – “When It’s Real” -This track is ostensibly about knowing when love is real, but the same can be said for knowing when a song is “real” too. This one is, for sure. There’s a lightness to the easy flow of …
Toe tapping folk to start your week off right! – Lunchtime Playlist May 7
Westin and Mowry – “Company I Keep” -Some may not be aware that American roots music, namely American/Appalachian folk music comes from the traditions of Scotch-Irish folk songs. You can definitely hear it on this great folk salvo from Westin and Mowry. The …
Artist Spotlight: The Tallest Man on Earth’s Remarkable Artistry – The In Light Demos
If you’re not familiar with The Tallest Man on Earth‘s music, I’d be surprised that you somehow found an indie folk blog. But here’s a brief introduction to his music. Kristian Matsson is the “Tallest Man on Earth,” a Swedish singer songwriter who …
Five Indie Folk Songs To Feed Your Soul
Whitney Fenimore – “Find Your Love” “Find Your Love” starts sparse and builds into epic soundscape of reverberating rock instruments and Fenimore’s soaring vocals. Her lyrics evoke the intense feeling of longing for something you simply cannot have. This song is going to …
Album Review: Elizabeth Gundersen – Elephant Heart
A few years ago I had the privilege of reviewing Elizabeth Gundersen’s project Le Wrens. It was genuinely one of my favorite albums from a promising new songwriter. I was sad to hear that the Le Wrens project was discontinued, but when I …
The Totally Predictable Valentine’s Day Playlist – for all your harmony needs today
You knew it was coming. You knew that we would share a list full of cheesy love songs that we’ve been saving for the past month. Ha! Actually, no. These are just really interesting songs that we think would accompany a romantic evening …
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 …
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 …
Album Review: The Sweeplings – Rise and Fall (Deluxe Edition)
Every year I find one or two albums that are so amazing I just have to cover them and The Sweeplings Rise and Fall (Deluxe) easily fit into that category. It’s hard to believe that there aren’t more people talking about their incredible …
