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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 Tennessee Songwriter Willie Dave Willis – Despair

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 20, 2018 6:00 am Tagged With: Folk, folk pop, singer, songwriter, Tennessee, United States

Willie Dave Willis

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Tennessee’s Willie Dave Willis about his music, challenges, motivations 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.) Born in Nashville […]

Interview with CHILDCARE – Bamboo

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 20, 2018 5:00 am Tagged With: indie rock, Psychedelic, Psychedelic Rock, United Kingdom

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Acclaimed softcore-psych group CHILDCARE return with the release of their eclectic new single Bamboo, out now via Big Indie Records. Bamboo is the first of its kind for the band, with Emma Topolski (bass) taking the reins as lead vocalist instead of usual frontman Ed Cares. Talking about the decision, Emma elaborates, “Ed already had […]

Interview with Jay Miners – Something Alive

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 19, 2018 6:00 am Tagged With: composer, folk pop, New York City, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Jay Miners photo by Jefferson Deng

Jay Miners is a singer, songwriter and composer with indie/folk/pop sounds. Born and raised in New York, she grew up playing classical piano and has written wide range of songs, including pop melodies and lyrics, instrumentals, and jazz pieces. She is influenced by her parents’ CD collection of the greats (Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, […]

Interview with The Meanderings – Hops

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 17, 2018 6:00 am Tagged With: Alt-Country, Folk, folk rock, New Mexico, roots rock

The Meanderings-Hops

The Meanderings is a duo featuring the folk guitar sound of Daniel Cravens and the jazz pop style of Connor Morrison. Long time friends, the two decided over a beer to collaborate on some songs each of them had written over the years. With only a guitar, a keyboard, and a microphone, their music has […]

Interview with Freedom Tracks Records (Nashville)

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 17, 2018 5:00 am Tagged With: Nashville, singer, songwriter, United States

Freedom Tracks Records-Trumpty Dumpty

In this interview, I shed light on Nashville based Freedom Tracks Records. We chat about music consumption preferences, the latest project, challenges 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 […]

Interview with Elizabeth Joan Kelly – Music for the DMV

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 16, 2018 7:00 am Tagged With: ambient, classical, Electronic, industrial, Louisana, New Orleans, United States

Elizabeth Joan Kelly-Music for the DMV

Elizabeth Joan Kelly is a New Orleans-based classical and ambient/industrial electronic music composer. She uses found sounds and MIDI to create lush soundscapes influenced by Zola Jesus, Nine Inch Nails, Portishead, Fever Ray, and The Knife. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Elizabeth Joan Kelly about her latest project, motivations, challenges and more. Full […]

Interview with Chris Hurst – A Storie’s Tale

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 15, 2018 5:00 am Tagged With: indie pop, Nashville, Pop, pop rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Chris Hurst-A Stories Tale

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Nashville singer/songwriter Chris Hurst about his latest project (A Storie’s Tale), motivations, challenges 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 […]

Interview with WHOAA – Pink Starburst

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 14, 2018 7:00 am Tagged With: dance, electro-pop, indie pop, Pop

In this interview spotlight, I chat with WHOAA about their latest release (Pink Starbust) as well as challenges, motivations and more. Full Q&A along with links and official music video 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 […]

The Impersonators Return With A Sweet Sounding Jam, Listen To Effigy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 13, 2018 2:07 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, Europe, Finland, indie rock, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

The Impersonators-Effigy

Helsinki, Finland rockers The Impersonators have become regulars on these pages. Make sure to check out their previous releases here, here and here (opens in new tab). This talented team of songwriters, which deliver a healthy blend of pop and alternative rock, return with their latest single, Effigy. Effigy features strong hooks, memorable melodies, beautiful […]

Derek Lee Goodreid Infuses Classic Vibes Into Refreshing Blend of Rockabilly Jams on FEEL IT!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 13, 2018 1:56 pm Tagged With: Alt-Country, blues rock, Europe, Norway, Rock, rock n roll, rockabilly, singer, songwriter

Derek Lee Goodreid-Feel It

If you missed our coverage of rocker Derek Lee Goodreid’s last album, be sure to check that out (opens in new tab). I’m always pumped when an artist we’ve covered before comes back with a new project. Feel It! is definitely an album worth getting excited about. If you prefer your rock and roll gritty […]

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