Alex Wong – “If You Want to You Will”-If you’re a fan of relaxing acoustic guitar work, you’ll find a lot to like about this track. Wong has a lovely baritone voice th…

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03.10.2025

Three tracks in the Americana and roots music traditions that will have you longing for your loved ones – Ear To The Ground Music

Matthew Payne – “Better Times”-I’ve featured Matthew Payne in the past and it’s easy to hear why he’s become a repeated “yes.” This music is the real…

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03.10.2025

Three new Indie Pop anthems that will have you leaning in close and singing along – Ear To The Ground Music

EJ Chen – “I do”-The words “I do” always make me think of the vows in the context of marriage. This song is ultimately a chill indie pop track that helps the listener …

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02.10.2025

Album Review: Michael Suddes – Out of My Hands – Ear To The Ground Music

If you’re a fan of acoustic folk rock singer songwriters, then check out this new album from Michael Suddes. That might seem like a lot of categories, but trust me Suddes checks all of those …

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02.10.2025

EP Review: SOZI – Dream – Ear To The Ground Music

If you’re a fan of danceable pop music, definitely take a moment to check out SOZI’s latest EP Dream, which kicks off with a track called “Superstar” that will have you feel…

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01.10.2025

Featured Indie Rock Single: The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu” – Ear To The Ground Music

The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu”-Typically indie rock is a genre where we have a lot of tracks to feature, but this week it just wasn’t falling into place so I decided to fe…

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01.10.2025

Three brand new pop punk tracks that will have you falling in love with the genre all over again – Ear To The Ground Music

Who saves the hero? – “Enemies”-There’s something about a good power chord and a soaring lead vocal that makes me feel like I’m a young adult again, full of all the an…

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27.09.2025

Three new folk rock tracks that are sure to flip your bad day into a good one – Ear To The Ground Music

neomi – “Sit Back Baby”-Okay, so if you started following this website last year when I was writing about Lizzy McAlpine seemingly every day (sorry not sorry), then this song is g…

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27.09.2025

Introducing a pair of Song of the Year candidates, both in the folk genre, from Mia Wilson and JOURNEYGLO – Ear To The Ground Music

Mia Wilson – “Face To Face”-As I told a dear friend, “Ronstadt, Carpenter, and this young lady…” I mean that, too. Mia Wilson’s vocal is on par with some o…

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27.09.2025

Featured Single: Kenny Sharp – “Amy” – Ear To The Ground Music

Kenny Sharp – “Amy”-I waited for three weeks for a few other songs to pair this track with, but none ever arrived that fit this glorious mix of Motown, soul, and pop that feels li…

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24.09.2025

Three new indie folk tracks that bring together acoustic guitars and vocals for some beautiful alchemy – Ear To The Ground Music

Open Road Folk Music – “Sunny Days”-I can’t quite put my finger on who this lead vocal reminds me of, but it’s someone like Gregory Alan Isakov. It’s rich, deep …

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20.09.2025

Three new alt country and Americana tracks with just enough jangle to put a smile on your face – Ear To The Ground Music

The Fisherman Three – “The Last Time”-If you’re a sucker for a good stand-up bass (and I am), then this song is an instant “yes!” The lead vocal does a great job…

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20.09.2025

Three brand new folk pop tracks, including the latest from genre legends Johnnyswim – Ear To The Ground Music

Lauren Mian – “Undertow”-I don’t always think of heavy percussive energy when it comes to folk pop, but it really works here well in this new track from Mian. The vocal is o…

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18.09.2025

Three tracks that will put some pep in your step this midweek – danceable indie pop! Let’s GO! – Ear To The Ground Music

Sound Estate – “Talk It Out”-I don’t approve a lot of dance pop, so when I do it’s because it’s SO GOOD I couldn’t say no. This track from Sound Estate has…

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13.09.2025

Three wonderful tracks at the intersection of indie pop and experimental rock music – Ear To The Ground Music

Alexander Wolfe – “Talk”-Wolfe wrote one of the most important songs I covered several years ago called “The Mock Turtle’s Lament” and, frankly, I’ve been …

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13.09.2025

Three downtempo folk tunes that will tug at your heartstrings and remind you why you love music – Ear To The Ground Music

Jon Fazal – “New Moon”-This is a love song, but not in the sense of romance so much as it is about existence. It’s a lovely folk narrative with piano and guitar work that so…

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12.09.2025

Three new tracks that bring out the best in contemporary folk styling – Ear To The Ground Music

Lo Stone – “Toward the Sun”-There’s a delightful simplicity to the composition style here. The keys, the guitar, the percussion, and a pure vocal keep the track moving along…

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10.09.2025

Three breathtaking new singer songwriters, including a “song of the year” candidate – Ear To The Ground Music

Gal Musette – “Broken Clock”-Stop what you’re doing and really listen to this song. It’s such a wonderful bit of songwriting and Musette’s vocal is stunning here…

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06.09.2025

Three tracks in the Americana space that overflow with authenticity – Ear To The Ground Music

SJ Hill – “Tonight”-If you’re a fan of bluesy rock music, there’s a lot to like about this track from SJ Hill. I adore the way the organ creates a sense of depth right…

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05.09.2025

Three outstanding new folk pop tunes that will have you pickin’ and grinnin’ – Ear To The Ground Music

Something About Bears – “Honey”-Maybe it’s the lifelong Pooh Bear fan in me, but I couldn’t help but smile when I saw a song by a group of bears called “Honey.&#…

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03.09.2025

Three chilled out tracks that prove that not all rock music sounds the same – Ear To The Ground Music

John Calvin Abney – “Transparent Towns”-Okay we’ve reached the critical point where I’ve featured Abney’s music enough times that I’m pretty much at an &#8…

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02.09.2025

Three exciting new indie pop tracks that feel like a natural fit for this late August – Ear To The Ground Music

Rosie H. Sullivan – “Don’t You Wanna Feel It”-This song has a real up tempo energy that feels genuinely inspiring. Don’t you want to feel the excitement of life? Don&#…

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25.08.2025

Three Songs That Blend Warmth, Storytelling, and Emotional Resonance in Easygoing Rock – Ear To The Ground Music

The Bergamot – “Beauty That We See” ft. Notre Dame Children’s Choir-This song has several genres all blended together, but all told feels like an easy going rock track. I ap…

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25.08.2025

Three unique tracks at the intersection of alt and indie pop you absolutely NEED to have for your playlists – Ear To The Ground Music

Tora Luna and Dominic Johnson – “Olive Branch”-I’m not sure if it’s possible to smile wider than I do when I listen to this song. You can just feel how much fun the ar…

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25.08.2025

Three new tracks that will have you wondering what year it is… rock music for old souls – Ear To The Ground Music

Field Trip – “Shaping Up”-I’m not exactly sure how many genres are blended here, but it’s a healthy dose of psych rock with some indie pop elements. It feels familiar …

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25.08.2025

Three new tracks that bring out the best of traditional folk while adding a bit of modern flair – Ear To The Ground Music

Cole Swensen – “less than what i need”-If you’ve been around my coverage at all in the past year, you’ve seen me talk about Cole Swensen… a LOT. To be honest, I …

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25.08.2025

3 Can’t Miss Artists – Ear To The Ground Music

chAMBER LANe – “Lost & Found” “Lost & Found” is the perfect self affirming anthem for our current mess of a world. The track is the product of an artist who is…

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25.08.2025

Three folk tunes that will stop you in your tracks… so maybe slow down and click play – Ear To The Ground Music

Matthew Payne – “The Light I Cannot See”-I liked this song the first time I heard it, but when I clicked play on it to write I… couldn’t. I just… sat, dumbfounde…

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25.08.2025

Three For Tuesday: 3 Buzzworthy Acts – Ear To The Ground Music

Essential Machine – “Waiting” There is an interesting dynamic with this Pittsburgh rock act. They have an Arcade Fire quality to them in how they sermonize while still rocking. In…

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25.08.2025

Three new rock tracks that show the wide range of the genre in 2025 – Ear To The Ground Music

Leave Behind – “Torn Apart and Wasted”-You wouldn’t know it to see me driving my minivan to soccer practice these days, but I used to be a punk rock fan… mxpx, Relient…

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25.08.2025

Three new indie pop tracks to bring some energy to your midweek – Ear To The Ground Music

Alex Crossland – “Cheap Seats”-If you’re looking for a chill, easy going singer songwriter then definitely check out this new track from Alex Crossland. It has some colorful…

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25.08.2025

Joe Holtaway – A Necessary Folk Prophet For Our Time – Ear To The Ground Music

Joe Holtaway – “Death to the IDF” This is a striking song that left me breathless. The songwriting is incredibly heartbreaking and meditative, and although Holtaway has became my …

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09.08.2025

Three tracks at the unique intersection of Americana and alt country – Ear To The Ground Music

Nathan Evans Fox – “Hillbilly Hymn (Okra and Cigarettes)”-This is one of the most unique songs I’ve found in all of 2025. It does something that I absolutely love… ble…

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08.08.2025

Three folk singer songwriters that remind us why subtlety is an art – Ear To The Ground Music

Cole Swensen – “even though it’s not a lifetime”-When this track came up in my submission list, I stopped what I was doing to just listen. This doesn’t happen to me ve…

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01.08.2025

Three delightful new tracks in the folk scene – Ear To The Ground Music

The Pairs Music – “Little Light”-I’ve been a fan of the soft folk harmonies of The Pairs Music for a while now. This track fits within that style quite well. Fans of vintage…

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29.07.2025

Three new bands at the intersection of folk and classic rock for fans of Dawes – Ear To The Ground Music

House Above The Sun – “King of the Valley (Restless Idealist)”-In typical folk rock fashion, this track is ultimately the story of a broken relationship and the unfortunate turn t…

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29.07.2025

Three new tracks bringing acoustic folk that brings peace in times of trial – Ear To The Ground Music

MAAR – “Seismic”-There’s an antiquated style to this song, but I mean that in the best way possible. Maybe another word for it is “timeless,” but the notion of a…

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29.07.2025

Three new introspective folk tunes that you’ll want for your thoughtful summer playlist – Ear To The Ground Music

Savanna Leigh – “tightrope”-If you’ve been around my writing any time in the past year or so, you’ve heard me sing the praises of Lizzy McAlpine. So when I say that Sa…

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29.07.2025

Three brand new alt pop tracks that are sure to put a smile on your face – Ear To The Ground Music

Mollie Elizabeth – “Doe Eyes”-This is a song about the end of a summer fling, but it’s written with a timelessness that will make you think of the mid 20th century. I can&#8…

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29.07.2025

Three new Americana tunes that will remind you of the timeless quality of the genre – Ear To The Ground Music

The Burney Sisters – “South of Tennessee”-I’m not sure if I’ve covered these sisters before or if I’ve just listened to this track so many times that it feels li…

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Three new Indie Folk tracks with some of the most relaxing acoustic work we’ve heard all year – Ear To The Ground Music

Three tracks in the Americana and roots music traditions that will have you longing for your loved ones – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new Indie Pop anthems that will have you leaning in close and singing along – Ear To The Ground Music

Album Review: Michael Suddes – Out of My Hands – Ear To The Ground Music

EP Review: SOZI – Dream – Ear To The Ground Music

Featured Indie Rock Single: The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu” – Ear To The Ground Music

Three brand new pop punk tracks that will have you falling in love with the genre all over again – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new folk rock tracks that are sure to flip your bad day into a good one – Ear To The Ground Music

Introducing a pair of Song of the Year candidates, both in the folk genre, from Mia Wilson and JOURNEYGLO – Ear To The Ground Music

Featured Single: Kenny Sharp – “Amy” – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new indie folk tracks that bring together acoustic guitars and vocals for some beautiful alchemy – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new alt country and Americana tracks with just enough jangle to put a smile on your face – Ear To The Ground Music

Three brand new folk pop tracks, including the latest from genre legends Johnnyswim – Ear To The Ground Music

Three tracks that will put some pep in your step this midweek – danceable indie pop! Let’s GO! – Ear To The Ground Music

Three wonderful tracks at the intersection of indie pop and experimental rock music – Ear To The Ground Music

Three downtempo folk tunes that will tug at your heartstrings and remind you why you love music – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new tracks that bring out the best in contemporary folk styling – Ear To The Ground Music

Three breathtaking new singer songwriters, including a “song of the year” candidate – Ear To The Ground Music

Three tracks in the Americana space that overflow with authenticity – Ear To The Ground Music

Three outstanding new folk pop tunes that will have you pickin’ and grinnin’ – Ear To The Ground Music

Three chilled out tracks that prove that not all rock music sounds the same – Ear To The Ground Music

Three exciting new indie pop tracks that feel like a natural fit for this late August – Ear To The Ground Music

Three Songs That Blend Warmth, Storytelling, and Emotional Resonance in Easygoing Rock – Ear To The Ground Music

Three unique tracks at the intersection of alt and indie pop you absolutely NEED to have for your playlists – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new tracks that will have you wondering what year it is… rock music for old souls – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new tracks that bring out the best of traditional folk while adding a bit of modern flair – Ear To The Ground Music

3 Can’t Miss Artists – Ear To The Ground Music

Three folk tunes that will stop you in your tracks… so maybe slow down and click play – Ear To The Ground Music

Three For Tuesday: 3 Buzzworthy Acts – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new rock tracks that show the wide range of the genre in 2025 – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new indie pop tracks to bring some energy to your midweek – Ear To The Ground Music

Joe Holtaway – A Necessary Folk Prophet For Our Time – Ear To The Ground Music

Three tracks at the unique intersection of Americana and alt country – Ear To The Ground Music

Three folk singer songwriters that remind us why subtlety is an art – Ear To The Ground Music

Three delightful new tracks in the folk scene – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new bands at the intersection of folk and classic rock for fans of Dawes – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new tracks bringing acoustic folk that brings peace in times of trial – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new introspective folk tunes that you’ll want for your thoughtful summer playlist – Ear To The Ground Music

Three brand new alt pop tracks that are sure to put a smile on your face – Ear To The Ground Music

Three new Americana tunes that will remind you of the timeless quality of the genre – Ear To The Ground Music

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