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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 the Adjusted – Idiocracy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 17, 2019 9:25 am Tagged With: alternative rock, hard rock, indie rock, Rock, United Kingdom

the Adjusted

In this interview spotlight, I chat with the Adjusted about his debut release, Idiocracy, how running around the UK as Trump left his face with severe chemical burns, challenges as an indie musician and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Idiocracy is now available on Spotify or Apple Music. Where are you […]

Interview with John Vento – Steamworks Creative

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 17, 2019 7:51 am Tagged With: Americana, classic rock, indie rock, Pennsylvania, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

We have featured John Vento previously in support of his album Love, Lust & Other Wreckage. Today, I chat with John about his music, technology, challenges and the listening space he co-founded in Pittsburgh, Steamworks Creative. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you […]

Interview with The Lark & The Loon – 2

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 17, 2019 5:00 am Tagged With: acoustic folk, Americana, Folk, indie folk, singer, songwriter

The Lark and The Loon-2

The Lark and the Loon are a songwriting duo consisting of husband/wife team Jeff Rolfzen and Rocky Steen-Rolfzen. Named after the state bird from which they were born, the two bring their distinct writing styles together in what they call an exploration in the etymology of American music. They take inspiration from prewar blues and […]

Eddy Yang Releases New Single, On Our Way (Into The Night), American Glory Album Coming Soon

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 16, 2019 6:48 pm Tagged With: California, classic rock, indie rock, Los Angeles, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Eddy Yang-On Our Way Into The Night

It was not too long ago Eddy Yang made his debut on these pages. Yang is back with the lead single to his debut album. The single is titled On Our Way (Into The Night). The album is titled American Glory. Prepare to turn your car stereo up to max volume, roll down the windows, […]

Interview with Chonna Cristelle – Ink Blot

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 16, 2019 11:03 am Tagged With: Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, Texas, United States

Chonna Cristelle-Ink Blot

Chonna Cristelle is from “a little bit of everywhere”, Texas.  She had visions of becoming a singing princess that she would never share, and slowly became too shy to use her own voice. Chonna’s life had a lot of moving parts, and took even more wrong turns. It was the only life she knew; she […]

Interview with Tia Gostelow – Blue Velvet

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 16, 2019 10:45 am Tagged With: Australia, Folk, folk rock, indie folk, singer, songwriter

Tia Gostelow

Emerging artist Tia Gostelow prepares to pull at the heartstrings with her most vulnerable release to date. The piano version of her recent single Blue Velvet is out on April 26th (2019). The single mesmerizes from the offset, filled with glistening piano melodies and hauntingly gorgeous vocals throughout. Tia’s rich songwriting abilities create a sound that is utterly compelling […]

Interview with Josh Gray – Songs for the Highway

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 16, 2019 10:36 am Tagged With: Country, Folk, Nashville, singer, songwriter, Tennessee, United States

Josh Gray-Songs of the Highway

Music City is an outlaw town. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan & Willie Nelson, Josh Gray has begun planting his own roots in the heart of Americana-Nashville, TN. After three years in writing, Songs of the Highway debuted in April (2019), setting the scene for progressive rebellion and lending a […]

Interview with Stu Basham – You and Me and Our Fake IDs

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 16, 2019 10:00 am Tagged With: Country, country pop, New York City, singer, songwriter, United States

Stu Basham-You and Me and our Fake IDs

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Stu Basham about his music, challenges, technology and more. Although Stu is in NYC, he will be relocating to Nashville in a few months. He is also expecting his first child in July! Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style […]

Interview with Danny McMahon – When I See You

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 16, 2019 9:42 am Tagged With: Country, country pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Danny McMahon

Emerging country-pop artist Danny McMahon prepares to captivate listeners with his poignant new EP Boys Cry Too, out on May 24th (2019) via Puzzle Maker Records. Opening track Everything sets the tone for the EP instantly; soaring with emotion as McMahon’s country-tinged vocal takes center stage over the beautifully infectious musicality. Critically acclaimed single When […]

Interview with Kendall Rucks

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 15, 2019 8:25 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie, singer, songwriter

Kendall Rucks

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Kendall Rucks about her music, Los Angeles, her dream tour and the future of independent music. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Tell us a more about your new music. Hmmm I love to say it’s like Alice in Wonderland meets Gotham City. A dark perspective […]

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