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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.

Aaron Hart (of Love Stallion) Delivers Arena-Sized, 1980s Piano Pop Rock Ballads on Valentine

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 8, 2019 1:34 pm Tagged With: adult contemporary, Colorado, Piano, singer, songwriter, United States

Aaron Hart-Valentine

Aaron Hart is one part of 80s glam rockers Love Stallion who have graced these pages before. Aaron steps out on his own with a new EP, Valentine, featuring three highly emotive, 1980s, arena-sized piano ballads which leave you no choice but to grab the closest lighter, ignite and wave in the air. It’s safe […]

John Vento Delivers Good Vibes, Great Jam with Rainbows and Lightning

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 8, 2019 1:13 pm Tagged With: Americana, folk rock, indie rock, Pennsylvania, singer, songwriter, United States

John Vento-Love Lust and Other Wreckage

Pennsylvania based rocker John Vento has watched his single Rainbows and Lightning hit the Top 20 on iTunes Canada charts while being embraced by radio stations internationally. Vento was also selected as a Billboard Magazine Emerging Artist in January 2019. Founded in Americana roots rock, Rainbows and Lightning is a definite mood booster which will […]

Dr. BENTZ Motivates With New Single, Listen to Risin’ Up Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 8, 2019 12:53 pm Tagged With: Canada, edm, Hip Hop

Dr Bentz-Risin Up

Canada based artist Dr. BENTZ combines lyricism, Hip Hop and EDM for a motivational, uplifting new single titled Risin’ Up. Risin’ Up focuses on rising above all the obstacles and challenges to pursue your truest, deepest passions. When Dr. BENTZ speaks on this subject, he speaks on his truth. On top of the music, BENTZ […]

Interview with South For Winter – Twine

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 8, 2019 9:07 am Tagged With: Blues, Folk, jazz, Nashville, Roots, Tennessee, United States

South For Winter-Twine

With elements of folk, gypsy, jazz, and blues, South for Winter’s varying sound is united by delicate harmonies, intricate guitar-work, and earthy vocals. Within its first year, the trio quickly developed an impressive resume – releasing two EP’s, completing both a 15-state national and an international tour, and receiving recognition from Lightning 100 Radio as […]

Diamond Lake Deliver Jammin’ New Single Light On, Recreate Narratives with Visuals

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 7, 2019 10:08 am Tagged With: indie rock, Rock

Diamond Lake-Light On

Rockers Diamond Lake originally formed in Brooklyn in 2012 before relocating to Minneapolis and adding Andy Gruhn (bass/keyboards) a couple years later. Jarrod Riddle handles vocals, guitars and keys. Ollie Bauer handles drums and programming. Light On is from the band’s latest EP, Changes, which was released in 2018. Featuring ear grabbing, groovy bass, a […]

All Dawgs Go To Heaven, Rock Out With Memphis’ Fingertrick on New Single

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 7, 2019 9:53 am Tagged With: alternative rock, hard rock, Memphis, pop punk, Rock, Tennessee, United States

Fingertrick-If Requiems Were Record Deals

Memphis based rockers Fingertrick have delivered an energetic, highly infectious single titled All Dawgs Go To Heaven. For more great punk-infused, hard rockin’, guitar soaring jams, be sure to check out the band’s album If Requiems Were Record Deals. With memorable hooks, contagious melodies, electric-guitar driven walls of sound, a heavy dose of punk attitude […]

Christa Deana Uplifts, Nurtures the Spirit on New Single and Video, Shine

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 7, 2019 9:38 am Tagged With: Christian, gospel, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul

Christa Deana-Shine

Singer/songwriter Christa Deana lifts the spirit with her new single and music video, Shine. With an inspiring, uplifting, motivating R&B-infused soulful, gospel sound bed, Shine is guaranteed to boost your spirit while celebrating the universal energy that connect us all; whether you call that force God, Allah, Yahweh or what have you. Christa’s powerful voice […]

Don’t Break What You Cannot Fix, Jam to the Soothing Sounds of Y. Dan Rubinstein’s New Single

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 7, 2019 9:09 am Tagged With: acoustic folk, Bay Area, California, Folk, folk rock, jazz, San Francisco, singer, songwriter, United States

Y Dan Rubinstein-Dont Break What You Cannot Fix

San Francisco based singer/songwriter Y. Dan Rubinstein delivers a soothing array of jazzy, acoustic folk on his latest single Don’t Break What You Cannot Fix. Considering the current political climate where greedy businessman now have increasing power over more governments than ever before and decisions are being made based on immediate desires rather than long-term […]

The Gary Douglas Band Inspire and Uplift On New Single, Listen to Million Miles Away

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 7, 2019 8:45 am Tagged With: Americana, pop rock, Rock, roots rock

Gary Douglas Band-Million Miles Away

The Gary Douglas Band delivers inspiring, uplifting, hopeful roots rock with a massive dose of pop appeal. The latest single, Million Miles Away (off their album Deep in the Water), and accompanying lyric video is now available for your listening or viewing pleasure. Gary Douglas has graced these pages before so make sure you check […]

Jeffrey Halford & The Healers Head West Towards South on New Album, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 7, 2019 8:25 am Tagged With: Americana, Blues, blues rock, California, Folk, folk rock, San Francisco, United States

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers-West Towards South

Americana, blues-infused rockers Jeffrey Halford and The Healers have arrived with a highly enjoyable listening experience on their new album West Towards South. West Towards South is packed from beginning to end with vibrant sonic tapestries and engaging storytelling that falls on the spectrum somewhere between haunting desert rock and good ole fashioned bluesy Americana. […]

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