From the moment I first found Yesper I knew he was a special talent. It’s that kind of quirky different that made everyone raise their eyebrows at Yellow Submarine after I Wanna Hold Your Hand. It’s not bad or weird different, just different …
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We are the West – Regards – Engaging experimental folk duo
Regards is a short three song EP that highlights a unique brand of experimental folk music. I thought about pairing it with a few other folk albums, but honestly it stands on its own. We are the West are a wonderfully comfortable group, …
Ten folk bands for 2014 – at the very last minute!
Quite an amazing amount of great music came through our earphones in 2014 and it’s tough to cover it all. Instead of leaving a bunch totally uncovered, here’s a list of some phenomenal folk music to check out, download, and ultimately support by …
Five Folk Music Bands Rising in 2014
Folk is pretty much what we do around here. Sure we love a good singer songwriter as much as the next craft-beer-swilling millenial, but give us some jangly folk and an ironic novel you’ve probably never heard of – and – well, we’re …
The Native Sibling – Letters Kept to Ourselves – Brother and sister duo make beautiful indie folk harmonies
A few years ago the Oh Hellos came out with an album full of mind-blowing sibling harmonies that soared up my end of the year list. I honestly never thought I’d hear anything like it again. Then last week in an ordinary day …
Artist Interview: Tyler Madsen of Branches
Every once in a while my worlds collide. Last week due to a fortuitous email and a block of open time in my schedule, I was able to see an afternoon show of a band that I had heard once or twice called …
Aliza Carter Band – Clearer – Breathtaking new album with powerful, transcendent harmonies
When I first listened to this album I emailed the band with excitement. This is honestly one of the best albums of the year, regardless of genre or label level. It’s breathtaking and incredible. There are harmonies on top of harmonies on this …
The Lone Bellow – The One You Should’ve Let Go – Folk duo keeps our toes tapping
The Serialbox does incredible recordings. When I saw that they did a session with The Lone Bellow, one of our favorites here at EarToTheGround, I had to check it out. As usual, neither the recording nor the band disappoint. Oh and what a …
Guest Review: Randy Texter on The Belle Brigade – Just Because – Great harmonies and blending from LA-based new folk band
Just Because might catch you off guard if you aren’t ready for it. The Belle Brigade’s sophomore effort is strong, if different. They still have their amazing harmonies. They still have some songs with a hard, driving beat, and some that slow down …
Cape Canyon – Bluebonnet EP – Classic, beautiful sound with sophisticated folk, rock, and country songwriting elements
Cape Canyon are one of my favorite finds of 2014. They have absolutely stunning harmonies and a truly unique overall sound. There’s a certain raw authenticity in their writing. It’s not to say that they are inexperienced so much as to say that …
