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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 XTIE – new classic

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 11, 2023 9:15 pm Tagged With: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Pop, singer, songwriter

XTIE-new classic

Hong Kong-based Songstress, XTIE (pronounced as X-T), recently released the official music video for her cosmic-pop single “new classic”. This song is inspired by female icons in the music industry, Madonna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift; “new classic” is an anthem that XTIE wrote and produced to celebrate her identity as an Asian female producer. […]

Interview with NavelGaze – WHO/AM/I

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 29, 2023 10:19 am Tagged With: ambient, Australia, composer, Electronic, Experimental, industrial, producer, Progressive, shoegaze

NavelGaze-who am i

NavelGaze is a one-person experimental artist, based in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia. After spending her teenage years playing in various prog rock and heavy metal bands, she started releasing her own music when she was 16, with her first NavelGaze album, It Is. From her early experiments with drone, harsh noise, and doom metal, she has […]

Interview with Terry Henderson – Paving The Way for Black Entrepreneurs in Music

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 28, 2023 11:39 am Tagged With: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Terry Henderson

Chicago native Terry Henderson, Founder and Artist Manager at TwelveThirty Entertainment  is a creative, educator, and producer — and he is just getting started. With an impressive background in opera, composition, and teaching, Henderson also holds a Master of Science in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University,giving him qualities that make the perfect recipe for […]

Interview with Ryan Hahn – Alright

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 26, 2023 9:47 pm Tagged With: Americana, Folk, folk rock, indie rock, Rock, rock n roll, singer, songwriter, United States

Ryan Hahn

From the bourbon hills of Kentucky to the Hollywood Hills, Americana/Rock N’ Roll band Ryan Hahn and the Believers craft honest, insightful stories rooted in Americana/roots/country. With their dynamic sound, Ryan and his believers have played alongside acts such as Charley Crockett, Billy Bob Thornton, and Robby Krieger. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Ryan Hahn about choosing a favorite […]

Interview with Eric Sleeper – Dragons

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 26, 2023 9:38 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, Folk, folk rock, indie rock, New York, New York City, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Eric Sleeper-Dragons

Eric Sleeper carries a unique, dreamy, and tangible vibe that sets him apart from his peers. Taking pride in bending multiple genres, he encapsulates indie, acoustic rock, and folk all to create his own distinctive sound. Directing focus toward his lyrical mind frame, Eric writes his songs to be captivating, riveting, and relatable. Taking inspiration […]

Interview with Spider Rockets – Casual Violence

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 14, 2023 8:08 am Tagged With: hard rock, Metal, New Jersey, Rock, United States

Spider-Rockets

Unapologetically fueled by rage and inner power, Spider Rockets‘ discography feels like you are standing in the eye of a hurricane. Frontwoman Helena Cos’s vocals rain down upon the multilayered instrumentals with thunderous vibrations that shake the earth while guitarist Johnny Nap electrifies the soundscape withhis guitar riffs. Spider Rockets started in New Jersey, and […]

Interview with Healthy Junkies

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 13, 2023 9:46 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, garage rock, grunge, indie rock, punk rock, Rock, United Kingdom

Healthy Junkies

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Healthy Junkies about dream collabs, the near-impossible task of choosing a favorite song of all time, their music and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Are you able to choose a favorite song of all time? Or would you label this an impossible task? If […]

Interview with Rusty Reid – Bayou Line: Songs From Houston

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 13, 2023 9:17 pm Tagged With: Americana, Country, Folk, folk rock, Houston, singer, songwriter, Texas, United States

Rusty Reid-Bayou Line Songs From Houston

There’s something about the Bayou that’s hard to explain. You could call it charm, charisma even. Whatever it is, life on the Bayou has it’s own distinct style and vibe. I’ve lived in a lot of places, but none compared to my time there. So when Rusty Reid sent over his new album, Bayou Line: […]

Interview with Doug Shock Band – She Devil

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 13, 2023 3:32 pm Tagged With: indie rock, Rock, Tennessee, United States

Doug Shock Band

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Doug Shock about the She Devil release, dream collabs, choosing a favorite song and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Are you able to choose a favorite song of all time? Or would you label this an impossible task? If yes, what’s the song? If […]

Interview with Rose Cora Perry – Not My Time

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 13, 2023 3:18 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, Canada, indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

Rose Cora Perry_photo by Ben James

Rose Cora Perry is the former frontwoman of major label signed act Anti-Hero and has performed at some of the world’s most renowned music festivals including: Summer NAMM, Canadian Music Week, NorthbyNortheast, Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Regatta, Warped Tour, and MEANYFest NYC. Bringing audiences of over 500,000 to tears with her emotional sound and sincere performances, […]

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