Adam Simons – “Strawberry Moon”-I don’t understand all of the music theory behind why I enjoy this song so much, but I just know that I do. The guitar work sounds good to start with, but then the vocal harmonies are absolutely magical. …
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A pair of tracks from Paden for fans of indie pop rock
Paden – “All the saints”-When the track opens, there’s a calming sense that seems to come over the room. As the introduction opens the song, it doesn’t feel like an indie rock song — but stick with it. Trust me. As the track …
An energetic mix of brand new indie pop
Paper Lions – “Fireworks”-We often get tracks with a nice catchy beat, but what sets Paper Lions apart is the quality vocal that allows the rest of the production to soar. I actually like this song so much that it puts a smile …
Beat the summer heat with a cool mix of new music
Jake Troth – “Open Door”-Troth is an interesting artist for us to cover in that he seems to situate himself right in the pocket of a few different genres. The acoustic guitar work in the opening feels quite folk, but then the overall …
Album Review: Evergreen – Whole – A folk masterpiece tucked away in Edmonton
I am an unapologetically big fan of this band, Evergreen, from Edmonton. I found them last year and just can’t get enough. They have that magical factor that makes folk music stand out; the atmospheric guitars provide a basis to the lush vocals …
Album Review: Tors – Wilder Days EP
The opening harmony on Tors’ “Wilder Days” is one of the most sublime sounds we’ve heard all year. We put them immediately on a list of artists to dig into deeper. Here we are, exploring this fantastic debut EP from a quickly rising …
Album Review: Darlingside – Extralife
Every once in a while you discover a band that can consistently push the envelope. They’re not changing their sound to be “edgy” or to sell more records, but because they’re being true to their artistry. That’s the vibe I get from Darlingside’s …
Album Review: The Other Favorites – Fools
If you’ve been reading ETTG for any length of time, you’ve heard about Josh Turner and Carson McKee, aka The Other Favorites. Turner’s viral YouTube station works to bring some really incredible music to our ears on a regular basis, so we love …
M.A.G.S. – “Drugs” – A glowing pop tune with hit potential
We’ve covered M.A.G.S. a few times here on EarToTheGround. The band has a really fascinating sound. Today we wanted to feature the new single “Drugs,” a track that sounds like it has spent some serious time marinating in the harmonies of the Beach …
Album Review: The Wheelwrights – A Forest in Trees – Harmonic folk that’s good for your soul
One of the best things about editing a music website is that at the end of the day you can cover whatever you want. That was my decision on the Wheelwrights. After I fell in love with their harmonic folk compositions, I needed …
