If you’re a fan of ETTG, you’ve been around for some pretty amazing singer songwriters. That term means something different for everyone you meet, but we take it in the broadest terms. If someone can sing… and they write their songs… we’ll consider …
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Album Review: David Ramirez – We’re Not Going Anywhere
Austin, Texas singer-songwriter David Ramirez has come out swinging with this album. If you are looking for a relaxing Americana album, this is not for you. If you’re looking for some engaging folk rock that might just get you fighting mad, too, then …
Three Americana tracks to get you back on track
Whether you’re in the midst of a rough semester of college, or just coping with the coming winter commute, fall can start to weigh on you. The early promise of pumpkin spice dies off quickly when the air chills and life becomes a …
Rising Star: George Glew is an incredibly passionate songwriter
The reason most of you follow EarToTheGround is to find the next big thing in music. There are all sorts of playlists and tastemakers and ways to do that, but you read this site for OUR picks. Thanks for that! One of those …
Five New Songwriters to Help Us Find Hope
I don’t mean to trivialize the events of the past 24 hours (mass murder at a concert in Las Vegas and the death of American songwriting icon Tom Petty), but in these moments of collective mourning we do need hope. We hear a …
Album Review: Julia Piker – Biting/Biding EP
Julia Piker has a truly unique sound. Sometimes you’ll think she’s positively pop, while other times there’s an alternative spirit that will put you in mind of some really fascinating grungy acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers or Smashing Pumpkins. Let me explain. …
Album Review: Brandin Reed – Debut self-titled album (NMF Ep 61 Winner)
Brandin Reed is one of the hardest working guys in the business. We know this because when he got a spot on our NMF contest, he personally tweeted out an invitation that brought more traffic than almost any other strategy. But let’s be …
Artist Feature: Emerging folk singer Cale Hawkins (NMF Winner Ep 59)
Cale Hawkins’s track “The Ferryman” was one of the most gripping first-listen “wow” reactions I’ve had all year. It really is that kind of powerful influence and I can’t totally explain why. Whether it’s the intricate lyrics or the overall theatrical feeling of …
Three Indie Acts We Love: Scott Jackson, Miner, and Canyon City
It’s really easy to get jaded with the music industry these days. The Billboard is riddled with sleazy stories and uninspiring music. So when we find these artists that we love – truly, madly, deeply (so to speak) – then we really have …
Album Review: Eli Forrest – Intertwined (Winner NMF Ep 55)
If you’re a fan of singer songwriters, Eli Forrest is an artist you’ll want to know. Whether you compare him to artists from the 60s or more recent talents like Kyle Cox, Eli Forrest is a force to be reckoned with. He’s a …
