We get so many extraordinary music submissions here at Ear to the Ground that it can be difficult to pick who to cover. This week we bring you three such singer songwriters who all deserve a little love. These guys are refreshing and …
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Embleton – It Did Me Well – The art and beauty of leaving
To live in Ohio is to live in contradiction. Lake effect snow and heartbreaking athletics have stirred longings of less harsher climates. Yet, we are fiercely passionate when others point out our many heartbreaks and snowpocalypses. Ohio breaks our heart, but this Midwestern …
Artist Spotlight: Alison May–pastel textured smoke tones
Alison May has a seismically unique sound full of textures and layers. At one point while I was listening to her latest “Dusk Interval” EP, I accidentally turned on Hauschka and it stayed on in the background without me noticing for a long …
Strangled Darlings – Boom Stomp King – Songs from the road and beyond
It’s the dream of many between our two coasts to quit burdensome careers and travel the space in between with hopes of achieving a new American dream. The stories of those who do so are held with reverence and awe while the defectors …
Young Buffalo – House – the sound of summer
The music of Young Buffalo is special indeed. The Mississippi quintet have been praised by the likes of NPR, The Guardian, and Paste for their 2011 EP Young Von Prettylips and have found a definite groove with their new full-length House. It is …
Young Guns – The best rock album of 2015?
To quote the great folk punk rock troubadour Frank Turner, “there is no such thing as rock stars, there’s just people who play music, and some of them are just like us, and some of them are dicks”. The beauty in this is …
Album Review: Found Wandering – Inspiring gospel folk from Philadelphia
Gospel has a lot of connotations as a genre and I think this Found Wandering album fulfills all of those connotations. It’s got lots of great harmonies, a rollicking opening track, and plenty of divine imagery. This album with its gospel folk focus …
Quick Hit: The Seagulls–psychedelic, soulful, British.
Not too long ago Greg covered Mark Moldre’s “An Ear to the Earth” album which featured a true 1930’s vibe. I bought the album and often play it for myself and guests. This new song by the Seagulls has a similar swanky sound, …
Three Party-Worthy Alt Country Bands for Cookout Season
Alt country is one of those genres that seems to mean something different to everyone. But we have had the opportunity to hear three really good alt country acts here lately, and they’re absolutely perfect for busting out those beers and brats for …
Album Review: Emily Hearn – Hourglass – Sweet vocals and nostalgic storytelling
Following her 2012 album Paper Heart, Emily Hearn recently released the more sophisticated and pop-like Hourglass. The 24 year-old musician has been on a rather high profile music radar, receiving rave reviews almost everywhere. Hourglass is an airy and rhythmic arrangement of Hearn’s …
