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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.

We Are The Lights That Will Not Go Out, Meet The Captivating Sounds of dep

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 30, 2018 10:57 am Tagged With: Alternative, electronica, Instrumental, North Carolina, post rock, Rock, United States

dep-We Are The Lights That Will Not Go Out

I’m a big fan of instrumental albums. Especially when they are as epic, moving and undeniably emotive like the new project from dep, We Are The Lights That Will Not Go Out. North Carolina based dep is the solo project of Danny Peck who has spoken about the structure of electronic music at TEDx and […]

Ben Delaurentis Delivers Emotive, Folk Rock-Infused Storytelling On New Album, Liar For A Muse

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 30, 2018 10:28 am Tagged With: Americana, folk rock, rock n roll, singer, songwriter, Virginia

Ben Delaurentis-Liar For A Muse

Liar For A Muse might not be the first project by Lynchburg, Virginia based singer/songwriter Ben Laurentis, but it is his first album where he wrote, recorded, engineered and prepared everything for release by himself! In Ben’s words, I’ve produced and released 3 full length records with a band and this is my first solo […]

Interview with Damyn – This Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2018 3:47 pm Tagged With: electro-pop, Electronic, indie pop, Instrumental, Pop, singer, songwriter

Damyn

In this interview spolight, I chat with Damyn about his latest releases, motivations, challenges, influences and more. Full Q&A along with links, music and event dates below. What led you into this journey with music? And further, what drives you to push it out to the public? As soon as I could hold a pencil […]

Interview with Elemantra – To Know Better

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2018 10:28 am Tagged With: alternative rock, dream pop, grunge, New York, shoegaze, United States

Elemantra

US alt.rock band Elemantra are preparing to announce themselves to the UK alternative scene with the release of their album To Know Better, out now. Taking cues from the alternative rock era comprising iconic bands ranging from Sense Field, The Appleseed Cast and Sunny Day Real Estate to Hum and The Smashing Pumpkins, Elemantra have […]

Interview with Monsters On The Horizon – Mr. Scary

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2018 10:09 am Tagged With: edm, New York City, Punk, trap, trip hop, United States

Monsters On The Horizon

We, as Monsters On The Horizon, are here to challenge the status quo and encourage a new perspective. We believe in music and art as a vehicle to awaken ideas and desires in others and promote introspection and observation of the world around us. Mr. Scary is a culmination of that belief, specifically in creating […]

Interview with Boo Ray – Saint Misbehavin’ and Soul Food Cookin’

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2018 10:00 am Tagged With: Alt-Country, Country, singer, songwriter, southern rock

Boo Ray and Sean Brock

Ray’s ongoing 7inch duet series called “Boocoo Amigos” is a partnership with Kindercore Vinyl that sees Boo teaming up with some of his favorite artists for a series of releases. The last duet in the series was with Lilly Winwood (Steve Winwood’s daughter) which featured both an A and B side that premiered with Cowboys […]

Interview with Humble Braggers – Reckless

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2018 9:52 am Tagged With: electro-pop, indie pop, Pop, United Kingdom

Humble Braggers

Indie-pop quartet Humble Braggers return with their vibrant new EP Cycle, out on August 31st (2018) via Admirable Traits. An uplifting collection fuelled by a dynamic energy, Cycle is propelled by driving beats and the soaring vocals of front man Tom Burtless. Inspired by bad decisions and the regret that follows having too much fun, […]

Interview with Hamish Anderson – No Good

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2018 9:40 am Tagged With: Australia, Blues, blues rock, Los Angeles, Rock, United States

Hamish by Michael Benson-BensonTV

“I started playing guitar when I was 12,” notes Melbourne, Australia-raised, LA-based Hamish Anderson. This child of the ’90s, raised on his dad’s classic rock vinyl, has roots that go deeper than you’d guess. Much deeper. “I don’t think I’d ever thought about guitar before listening to the Beatles’ White Album,” he’ll tell you. “Listening […]

Interview with Sunshine Riot – Interstate

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2018 9:25 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Boston, grunge, indie rock, Massachusetts, Rock, United States

Sunshine Riot

Sunshine Riot is a nationally touring indie band out of Boston whose sound has been aptly described as Johnny Cash meets Kurt Cobain. With a live show that delivers killer music and incredible energy, this old school get-up-and-go-wild rock and roll foursome have garnered favorable press everywhere from Michigan, to Nashville, to New York and […]

Interview with The Soft Underground – Morning World

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2018 9:10 am Tagged With: alternative rock, art rock, grunge, New York City, Psychedelic Rock, Punk, Rock, United States

The Soft Underground-Morning World

NYC-based The Soft Underground may hail from the outskirts of Manhattan, but have been hailed as modern decedents of the touchtone bands from Seattle’s 90’s alternative scene. Their forthcoming sophomore follow-up, Morning World, is a much more personal work which continues their penchant for eclectic variation. They labored over the recording process for over two […]

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