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COO of UL Sounds.com, a boutique publishing admin firm based in Sacramento, COO of Pac Ave Records (Stockton, CA), writer for Indie Music Discovery.com. Father of 3, all around jedi.

Interview with CARVi – Vibe

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 11:51 am Tagged With: Brazil, electro-pop, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, South America

Carvi by Julia Drummond

In this interview spotlight, I chat with CARVi about her latest release, challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) I am from Brazil but […]

Interview with The Vignatis – Let’s Hit The Road: Gypsybilly Vol. 3

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 7:33 am Tagged With: Alt-Country, Alternative, Americana, California, jazz, Los Angeles, rockabilly, United States

The Vignatis

Los Angeles based band The Vignatis are an independent, hybrid American/French duo who have created a very unique and colorful sound/genre called “Gypsybilly”. Imagine Alternative Americana on steroids! The Vignatis have combined their American/French backgrounds blending Gypsy Jazz (a la Django Reinhardt), Rockabilly, Country and Jazz for an original, distinct, highly enjoyable listening experience. In […]

Interview with Johnny Stranger – P Is for Pompeii

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 7:22 am Tagged With: alternative rock, progressive rock, Rock, United States, Washington

Johnny Stranger-P is for Pompeii (single art)

Fiery and electric, “P Is For Pompeii” is a lightning bolt that strikes the listener with menacing energy and progressive musicianship.   The song is quintessential Johnny Stranger, who sparked their underground following in their hometown of Olympia, WA in the mid-2000’s.  Following the band’s breakup and a long struggle with depression, Singer/Songwriter Peter Anthony […]

Interview with Portnoy – Spotified

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 6:48 am Tagged With: Americana, Folk, folk rock, Israel, Middle East, United Kingdom

Portnoy-Spotified

Formed between Manchester, UK, and Israel, PORTNOY is the culmination of two brothers, Israel & Mendy, making music together for as long as they can remember. Two out of nine kids in a very musical family, their body of work spans many genres and includes one album under a different band name ‘Learn To Love’ […]

Interview with Silque – When I Look At You It Feels Like Being Punched In The Face

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 6:39 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Denmark, electro rock, Europe, indie rock, Rock

Silque-Sometimes When I

Sometimes When I Look At You… is the first single from the Danish alt-rock band’s coming album which is due to be released in January 2020 – their follow-up to their last album Gloria. Silque has already received quite a bit of attention from the Danish music media. ‘Drive’, the first single from their EP […]

Interview with Tom Pino – Brooklyn

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 6:30 am Tagged With: acoustic rock, alternative rock, folk rock, New York City, singer, songwriter, United States

Thomas John-Brooklyn

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Tom Pino about his latest project, challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) So I’m originally from […]

Enjoy Great Jams, Infectious Vibes on Macaco’s New Project, Civilizado Como Los Animales

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 10, 2019 10:07 am Tagged With: electro-pop, Europe, latin, Pop, Reggae, Spain

Macaco-Civilizado Como Los Animales

Hitting us with an album packed with masterfully crafted, immaculately produced songs that range from infectious pop to more relaxing reggae and rumba vibes to mixing tango-flamenco with an 808 drum machine, Macaco delivers a powerful and tasty sonic punch with his new album, Civilizado Como Los Animales. The title of the album comes from […]

Panteón Rococó RAWK! New Album, Infiernos, Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 10, 2019 9:38 am Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, Rock

Panteon Rococo-Infiernos

Always excited when I receive music from international artists, especially when English isn’t their native language. Although Infiernos is Panteón Rococó’s ninth studio album, this is my introduction to the band. And I am loving every second of this album!! Every single song rocks! Simple and plain. Infectious rhythms, high energy, memorable melodies, larger than […]

Story Of My Life, Kevin West Delivers The Sonic Goods, Excellent Songwriting on New Album

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 10, 2019 9:12 am Tagged With: Americana, jazz, Los Angeles, Rock, singer, songwriter, South Carolina, United States

Kevin West-Story Of My Life

A life long lover and student of music, Kevin West has embraced a variety of styles including, but not limited to, blues, rock, metal, Hip Hop and even folk/Americana singer/songwriter. A recent graduate from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood (with Honors), West also studied jazz at the College of Charleston, South Carolina. In 2006, he […]

Deep C Divers Rock Out On Upcoming EP We’re All Americans

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 9, 2019 10:17 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Boston, Funk, indie rock, Massachusetts, Reggae, Rock, United States

Deep C Diver-Were All Americans

Boston based rockers Deep C Divers are preparing for the release of a jammin’ new EP titled We’re All Americans. Hailed as a band “that gives music purists something to smile about“, Deep C Divers deliver a highly infectious blend of rock sounds with a heavy dose of mood boosting pop appeal all sprinkled with […]

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