Darryl Rahn – “Don’t come over”-If you’ve been following ETTG for any length of time, you know we’re big fans of what Darryl Rahn is doing here. This new track is firmly in the chill folk rock genre, which we definitely appreciate. There’s …
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Three disparate yet captivating takes on the indie rock genre
The Response – “All my flaws”-When you first click play on this track, you’ll feel your body involuntary move to the beat. It’s powerful and hits really hard on the 1 and the 3. But then, seemingly out of nowhere, the electric guitar …
For fans of Tom Petty style folk rock music
Evan Castle and the Southern Tier – “Hazel Eyes”-Everything about this song feels like another era. I can’t decide if it feels like the 70s or 80s, but it certainly throws around some old school vibes. The track overall is fanastic; everything from …
A couple of tracks that would do Tom Petty proud
Midnight Vesta – “I’ll have another”-If you’re a fan of folksy music with an electric guitar for additional texture, you’ll definitely dig this sound from Midnight Vesta. The mix is perfect, allowing the quality lead vocal to shine through. The easy going folk …
Five new rock tracks to liven up your week!
Little Dume – “As Always”-The energy of this track is infectious. The track has a wonderful polish to it in the production. The lead vocal situates itself nicely in the mix as well. There’s not a direct comparison for other bands here, but …
A new music mix for the musically curious
Jordan Lindley – “Over Me”-It would be easy to view Lindley as another “singer songwriter,” but with one listen of this song you’ll hear that there’s something special here. Not “just another” of anything. Lindley brings a poetic, articulate sense to the lyrical …
Delightful dash of variety to start the week
Glom – “Forlorn”-If you’ve been following my picks in rock lately, I’ve not been big on “alt rock” really. It takes something really special and Glom seems to do that here. There’s something about the unconventional melody and the overall “mood” of the …
Matthew Mayfield’s “Gun Shy” is Force to the Reckoned With
Fans of Rock and Americana laced with rock will be pleased to know that Matthew Mayfield has released a brand new album called “Gun Shy.” It’s full of soaring anthems, powerful songwriting, and in Matthew Mayfield himself – one of the best vocals …
Featured Single: Band of Horses’ Tyler Ramsey swoons with “A Dream of Home”
Tyler Ramsey lives near Asheville, NC and likes to reflect the sweetness of his life, member of the band Band of Horses, in his music. This lush folk rock track is everything that’s right about music production in 2019. It’s easy to come …
Album Review: Mt Joy – Self Titled
There’s a certain brand of folk rock that just suits us here at EarToTheGround and Mt Joy seem to have that sound figured out. It’s energetic and has some really great harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, and an overall enjoyable listening experience. Mt Joy is …
