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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 Escaping Pavement – Road Warrior

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 11:50 am Tagged With: Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Michigan, United States

Escaping Pavement

There’s something about the bend of the mandolin, the rustle of the guitar, the gale-like wave of the vocal melody…, that calls you to adventure.  Songwriting duo Emily Burns and Aaron Markovitz have always been adapting. The two Michiganders met as individual music makers in the blues open-mic circles; then they studied their craft together […]

Interview with Parker Rose

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 11:32 am Tagged With: California, indie, indie pop, Los Angeles, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Parker Rose

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Parker Rose about his music, challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with music and links 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 Los Angeles […]

Interview with Kimra – Songs For You

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 11:10 am Tagged With: Country, country pop, country rock, Missouri, singer, songwriter

Kimra

Singer Songwriter Kimra was raised in the Joplin, MO area and started writing music at 14 when she taught herself to play guitar. Kimra connected with Winter Records in Nashville, TN who was very interested in her writing style and voice which, they believed, stood out. In December 2014 she recorded/released her first 3 song […]

Interview with The Links – Take It Away

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 10:53 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Psychedelic Rock, Rock

The Links-Take It Away

In this interview spotlight, I chat with The Links about their latest release (Take It Away), challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Take It Away EP by The Links Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing […]

Interview with Shadowqueen – Living Madness

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 10:42 am Tagged With: Australia, blues rock, hard rock, Melbourne, Rock

Shadowqueen

Australian rock trio SHADOWQUEEN, comprising Robbi Zana (Lead Vocals, Bass, Keys), Si Hopman (Guitar, Backing Vocals) and Alex Deegan (Drums, Backing Vocals) – have been garnering the support of punters and industry alike opening for much loved artists such as The Butterfly Effect, Shihad, Superheist, Bellusira, King Parrot, Electric Mary to mention a few.​ While a thousand […]

Interview with Chasing Lana – The Fight

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 10:27 am Tagged With: Australia, hard rock, Melbourne, Rock

Chasing Lana

Chasing Lana is a four-piece rock band from Melbourne, Australia, formed mid-2012 by singer, songwriter Dave Cutting. Chasing Lana consists of two brothers, Dave Cutting on vocals and guitar and Robbie Cutting on lead guitar, with Chris Coote on drums and Keith Harland on bass. All band members share the same passion for music and […]

Interview with Deon Bakkes and the Stolen Horses – The Striped Mare

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 10:03 am Tagged With: jazz, Punk, rock n roll

Deon Bakkes and the Stolen Horses

Gypsy Jazzpunk to Spunk up your Drunk. A German idiom for romance, and the traditional gypsy lifestyle which relied upon the service of magnificent steeds – sometimes indeed stolen. Deon Bakkes and the Stolen Horses bring a new light to Gypsy Jazz that incorporates the classic blend of European gypsy melody and 1930’s swing, with […]

Interview with Dakota – No One

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 9:39 am Tagged With: California, Los Angeles, Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, United States

Dakota

Fresh off American Idol’s latest season, Dakota is already making waves with the release of her debut single, “No One”. Her quick turnover shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, as Dakota has been breaking barriers ever since she entered the industry. Starting singing at the age of 5, Dakota instantly found a connection. This passion […]

Woven Green Lift It Up On Latest Single and New Album, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 9:14 am Tagged With: Folk, multi-instrumentalist, new age, Rock, singer, songwriter, World

Woven Green-Lift It Up

Prepare to have your spirits lifted and mood boosted by Woven Green’s latest single Lift It Up, and even further, their album Into Bloom. Husband/wife multi-instrumentalist and songwriter duo Woven Green deliver a soul nurturing, spirit lifting blend of folk, rock, World and New Age styles for a passionate, emotion stirring wall of sound that […]

Doug Collins and the Receptionists Have A Conversation With My Heart on Latest Single, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 8:57 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Country, Minnesota, Pop, pop rock, singer, songwriter

Doug Collins and The Receptionists-Good Sad News

Hailed as “one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge from the Twin Cities in nearly two decades” by southernminn.com, Doug Collins has delivered a highly infectious, upbeat pop jam titled Conversation With My Heart off his latest album Good Sad News. Although the highlight of this article is Conversation With My Heart and its […]

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