ETTG features emerging music primarily in folk, Americana, and Indie rock. We help fans find great new music and bands find great new fans.https://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mwsxwyv2u42jThree brand new contemplative indie tracks that defy genre and spark the imagination Grayson Hamm - "Backroads"-In my life, I have never once contemplated smoking a tumbleweed until I clicked play on this track. What a concept... and it's just the beginning. This is a lonesome indie rock flavored… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/10/01/three-brand-new-contemplative-indie-tracks-that-defy-genre-and-spark-the-imagination/01 Oct 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsxwyv2u42jhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mwsxadhnqs2tThree new folk pop flavored tracks that will have you leaning in to connect with the heart of the song Aubory Bugg - "just embers now"-When I first heard this track, I approved it almost instantly. It took me a while to catch the comparison, but I have settled on Brandi Carlile. There's a charming… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/10/01/three-new-folk-pop-flavored-tracks-that-will-have-you-leaning-in-to-connect-with-the-heart-of-the-song/01 Oct 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsxadhnqs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mwoitynkch2eThree emerging singer songwriters that echo the past while forging their own unique identities Echo Union - "Until You Needed Money"-There's a wonderful genre-defying sound here that I adore. The vocal blending is easy to put into a comparison with some of the classics of the late 60s and early… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/29/three-emerging-singer-songwriters-that-echo-the-past-while-forging-their-own-unique-identities/29 Sep 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwoitynkch2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mwe3pj3zao26Three outstanding new Americana tracks that will remind you the genre is alive and well Della Moorman - "Smoke in the Room"-When the first line of a song is, "there's a ghost in the jukebox, there's dust on the floorboards" you know you're in for a treat. Name me one artist on Music Row who would… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/25/three-outstanding-new-americana-tracks-that-will-remind-you-the-genre-is-alive-and-well/25 Sep 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwe3pj3zao26https://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mwe2wmywwq25Three new indie folk tunes that will bring some joyful energy to your weekend The Burney Sisters - "Barely Mine"-This new track, "Barely Mine," from the Brandy Sisters reflects some of the best indie folk music that we've heard all year. The pop chord structure and overall energy reflects that… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/25/three-new-indie-folk-tunes-that-will-bring-some-joyful-energy-to-your-weekend/25 Sep 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwe2wmywwq25https://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mw6ngeqw3n2tThree magical new indie folk tunes that will make you thankful for heartfelt songwriting Neomi - "I Wish I Never Met You"-I'm not sure how many times I've featured Neomi's music by this point, but it's quite a few. It's easy to hear why I keep saying yes. There's a lovely genre blend here that… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/23/three-magical-new-indie-folk-tunes-that-will-make-you-thankful-for-heartfelt-songwriting/23 Sep 2026 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6ngeqw3n2thttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mw4rhd6jbk2gThree unique tracks bringing an contemporary twist to the indie rock genre Emily Rose Burnett - "erase me"-This song feels like it lives at the intersection of indie pop and indie folk music. There's an understated bassline that feels like the connective tissue holding it all together. Burnett's… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/22/three-unique-tracks-bringing-an-contemporary-twist-to-the-indie-rock-genre/22 Sep 2026 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4rhd6jbk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mvsybqw3js2zThree new Americana tracks that will get your weekend playlist going Grant Malloy Smith - "Tear Trail"-For those of you that know my other life as an educator, you might know that I'm a historian. So when a song like this comes across my desk, I'm immediately interested in the message that it's… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/18/three-new-americana-tracks-that-will-get-your-weekend-playlist-going/18 Sep 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsybqw3js2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mvq5jlwwqd2tThree brand new alt pop tracks to bring some variety to your playlists Phil and the Blanks - "GOOD LIFE ft. bella amor"-This might not be the kind of song that you expect to find on ETTG, but when this came up in our submissions it felt right. There are primarily three things that caught my… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/17/three-brand-new-alt-pop-tracks-to-bring-some-variety-to-your-playlists/17 Sep 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvq5jlwwqd2thttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mvlbvwinvt2zThree excellent new indie folk tracks that will be permanent fixtures of your 2026 playlist Our Atlantic Roots - "Fly Mr Owl"-There's a cinematic depth to this track that captured my attention right away. Typically we curate more of a stripped down folk sound, but this one works well. The layers… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/15/three-excellent-new-indie-folk-tracks-that-will-be-permanent-fixtures-of-your-2026-playlist/15 Sep 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlbvwinvt2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mvayb54ewn2gThree unique acoustic folk tunes to set a contemplative mood Roman Lakes - "Home Tonight"-I appreciate the cathartic acoustic picking on this track. It sets a contemplative mood right from the start. Lakes has a soothing vocal that allows the lyrics to be communicated with a soft, engaging style.… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/11/three-unique-acoustic-folk-tunes-to-set-a-contemplative-mood/11 Sep 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvayb54ewn2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3muzvusq4yb2zThree unique new takes on the rock genre, showing the versatility of 2026 Stephen Day - "You Wouldn't Know"-One of the genre tags on this track is yacht rock and that piqued my interest. "Do they still make that?" I asked myself. They absolutely sure do and this is a lovely example of the smooth… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/08/three-unique-new-takes-on-the-rock-genre-showing-the-versatility-of-2026/08 Sep 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzvusq4yb2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mupbr2lsky24EP Review: Emma O’Reilly – Sailing Home If you are a fan of thoughtful acoustic folk music, definitely consider giving Emma O'Reilly's new album a chance. The opening track has a melancholy energy to it, a lament about the necessity of love as a way of helping us navigate this world as humans.… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/04/ep-review-emma-oreilly-sailing-home/04 Sep 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupbr2lsky24https://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mumyxy654f2uThree new alt country tracks that will have you ordering another round Andrew Shier - "Rusted and Weathered"-From the time I started listening to artist like David Ramirez back in the day, I fell for alt country as a genre. It captures what I wish mainstream country would do. This track from Shier… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/03/three-new-alt-country-tracks-that-will-have-you-ordering-another-round/03 Sep 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumyxy654f2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3muk4s236lk25Three new alternative rock tracks that are sure to get your toes tapping for this week The Madelines - "Amy"-There's something about the energy of this track that wins me over right away. It jams along with a solid rhythm, but then the fuzzy guitars enter and make it even better. The effect on the… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/09/02/three-new-alternative-rock-tracks-that-are-sure-to-get-your-toes-tapping-for-this-week/02 Sep 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3muk4s236lk25https://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mu5y4qemuz2vThree new indie folk tunes that will remind you why you fell in love with the genre If Diamonds Rust - "Ghost"-I've been a sucker for a good folk duo for about as long as I can remember. This track has all of those good butterfly feelings you hope to feel with a folk tune. The lead vocalists are… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/28/three-new-indie-folk-tunes-that-will-remind-you-why-you-fell-in-love-with-the-genre/28 Aug 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5y4qemuz2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mu5x37ytaa2cThree new tracks in the indie pop genre space that will have you adding to your playlist this weekend Sarah Ek - "By Your Side"-I was taken by this song on first listen. It's got so many elements that work well here. The production feels vintage and fresh at the same time, capturing a 70s-like pop… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/28/three-new-tracks-in-the-indie-pop-genre-space-that-will-have-you-adding-to-your-playlist-this-weekend/28 Aug 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5x37ytaa2chttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mttxxt5wfd2oFeaturing a pair of new Americana tracks that bring the past into the present with great messages Admiral Radio - "Love Is Alchemy"-This isn't my first time featuring an Admiral Radio track and I'm certain it won't be my last. Their sound is just about as sweet as you'll find in music today. The… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/24/featuring-a-pair-of-new-americana-tracks-that-bring-the-past-into-the-present-with-great-messages/24 Aug 2026 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttxxt5wfd2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mttx5nesgg2vThree exciting new folk pop tracks to get your week off to a good start Zach Collester - "October"-I can't exactly explain why, but something about this song feels like the late 2000-0s. It's got this hint of emo that reminds me of a lot of songs that were popular in that era. Beyond that, though,… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/24/three-exciting-new-folk-pop-tracks-to-get-your-week-off-to-a-good-start/24 Aug 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttx5nesgg2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mtmdwp7pal2vThree exceptional alt pop tracks that will have you wondering why genres even exist… great music is great music! Alyson Witt - "chamomile & honey"-This is not the first time I've approved a track from Alyson Witt and it won't be the last. Just listen. Goodness, what a voice. There's a tenderness… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/21/three-exceptional-alt-pop-tracks-that-will-have-you-wondering-why-genres-even-exist-great-music-is-great-music/21 Aug 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmdwp7pal2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mtmcj7gg3b2oThree engaging new folk pop tunes for your weekend playlist Olivia Zegers - "Taller"-There's something special in Olivia Zegers' vocal tone that won me over right from the start. It's not too much of a stretch to say she's in the Lizzy McAlpine style. The easy going, nostalgic element of this… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/21/three-engaging-new-folk-pop-tunes-for-your-weekend-playlist/21 Aug 2026 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmcj7gg3b2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mtgtff3of42aThree outstanding new tracks in the alt country and folk rock subgenres well worth your time Bryse Taylor - "Nitwit"-Bryse Taylor is one of those artists that I find myself saying yes(!) every time he sends something over. (Seriously, he's 4 for 4!) The overall style of this track captures… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/19/three-outstanding-new-tracks-in-the-alt-country-and-folk-rock-subgenres-well-worth-your-time/19 Aug 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgtff3of42ahttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mtgsp72g4n2nThree new tracks that introduce elements of indie and dream pop to liven up your midweek MaiaLuna - "Signal"-If you're looking for an atmospheric pop-flavored folk-influenced song, definitely check out this new work from MaiaLuna. Sometimes when I'm going through a stack of submissions, one just… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/19/three-new-tracks-that-introduce-elements-of-indie-and-dream-pop-to-liven-up-your-midweek/19 Aug 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgsp72g4n2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mt2b2sk2bi2zAlbum Review: Darlin’ by Sal Weston If you're a fan of the intersection of pop, folk, and jazz music (which is quite hot even on the top 40 right now), then definitely consider this new album from Sal Weston. The opening title track "Darlin'" sets the album's course with a toe-tapping jazz style.… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/14/album-review-darlin-by-sal-weston/14 Aug 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2b2sk2bi2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3msxofn3ors23Three new tracks in the folk and folk rock genres that you’ll want to add to your late summer playlist VANCAMP - "House Parties in the Avenues"-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I knew it was one that fit with the sound we curate here. The melodic structure feels satisfying and the… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/13/three-new-tracks-in-the-folk-and-folk-rock-genres-that-youll-want-to-add-to-your-late-summer-playlist/13 Aug 2026 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxofn3ors23https://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3msbhiuc2kd2tFeatured Single: Judah and the Lion – “Gravel Roads” Judah and the Lion - "Gravel Roads"-To be honest, Judah and the Lion are one of those bands that make me pinch myself. You mean they want US to write about their music? Crazy. I have been writing about this band for years. I was so glad to see… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/08/04/featured-single-judah-and-the-lion-gravel-roads/04 Aug 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbhiuc2kd2thttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mrx7zdr5oh2kThree folk pop tracks that will brighten your weekend Alex Siegel - "My True Friend"-If you're looking for a subtle, easy going bit of folk songwriting, definitely cozy up next to this track from Alex Siegel. The opening lines are good, but honestly for me it's the layered vocal on the second… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/07/31/three-folk-pop-tracks-that-will-brighten-your-weekend/31 Jul 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrx7zdr5oh2khttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mrsp5bylfs2jThree gifted folk singer songwriters that will bring some light to your midweek Belle Shea - "Gift"-I try not to lead reviews with simple emotional responses, but honestly... I love this song. In the first line, I got chills (both when I processed and then when I sat down for coverage). I did two… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/07/29/three-gifted-folk-singer-songwriters-that-will-bring-some-light-to-your-midweek/29 Jul 2026 19:51 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsp5bylfs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mrskfq7umg2nThe Five Best Studio Monitor Brands https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2016/07/05/why-the-folk-revival-keeps-finding-new-energy-in-the-same-old-themes/29 Jul 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrskfq7umg2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/eartotheground.bsky.social/post/3mrs27oeksg2fAlbum Review: Bird – Held Here Together If you're a fan of folk music on the edge of pop and experimental energies, definitely check out this new album from Bird. The sounds lean towards a mature, adult-contemporary style at times as well. Regardless of how you characterize the genre, it's a sound… https://www.eartothegroundmusic.co/2026/07/29/album-review-bird-held-here-together/29 Jul 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:f4a6boca76jl6jsbvz5uthkk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs27oeksg2f