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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 Thee MVPS – American Dreamin’

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 11, 2018 10:39 am Tagged With: garage rock, indie rock, London, Rock, rock n roll, United Kingdom

Thee MVPs

With a reputation as the best live band in London, and a gig list longer than The Old Testament, Thee MVPS are preparing to uncage their indefatigable garage-rock sound through the release of single American Dreamin’, available to stream and download now via Big Indie Records. Fusing the raw 60’s Detroit rock sound made famous […]

Interview with American Spirits – Nowhere Near Perfect

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 11, 2018 10:23 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Ohio, Rock, shoegaze

American Spirits-Nowhere Near Perfect

In this interview spotlight, I chat with American Spirits about their latest project, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Nowhere Near Perfect by American Spirits Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular […]

Interview with Bad Wave – Good Son

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 11, 2018 10:14 am Tagged With: indie pop, Los Angeles, Pop, synth, United States

Bad Wave

Los Angeles-based duo Bad Wave are back with their latest synth-infused single Good Son, out now. Written as an ode to mothers everywhere, Good Son describes the relationship between mother and son and how it cannot always be an easy ride. The band elaborate “I think it’s safe to say that moms love their kids […]

American Amnesia RAWK On New Album! …Yet Here We Are Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 9, 2018 5:29 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, Connecticut, hard rock, indie rock, Rock, United States

American Amnesia-Yet Here We Are

Connecticut based rockers American Amnesia might be young in age but their musical prowess and song crafting abilities are well above and beyond their physical years living on planet Earth. The one thing that is undeniable once you start listening to …Yet Here We Are is the band’s unfettered, no holds barred approach to RAWKing […]

Maxwell James Delivers Radio-Ready, Roots Rockin’ Jams On Self-Titled Release

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 9, 2018 4:42 pm Tagged With: Americana, Folk, folk rock, indie, Nashville, singer, songwriter, United States

Maxwell James

Nashville’s Maxwell James has delivered a refreshing, uplifting blend of bluesy, folk-rockin’ Americana sounds on his latest self-titled project. Embracing the spirit of Nashville, this EP was recorded at Farmland Studios which is a house that has been converted into a recording studio. Musicians who contributed to this project include: Jason Cheek on vocals and […]

Good Field Unleash Enticing Rock and Roll Sounds on Surface Tension

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 9, 2018 4:18 pm Tagged With: Experimental, indie rock, Rock, rock n roll, Texas, United States

Good Field-Surface Tension

Texas based rockers Good Field have arrived with an epic wall of rock and roll sounds that manages to capture the essence of rock eras from the classic period through the distinct and familiar vibes of ’90s indie rock onto the more refreshing and experimental sounds that can be attributed to a band not afraid […]

Gideon King & City Blog (GKCB) Dissect Smoke, Mirrors and Photoshop Trends On New Single, Fake It On Facebook

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 9, 2018 3:46 pm Tagged With: jazz, New York City, United States

Gideon King and City Blog-Fake It On Facebook

Gideon King & City Blog released a full length album in 2015 which led Huffington Post to declare Gideon King as a “musical genius”. A rising force in the NYC jazz scene having worked with John Scofield and members of Steely Dan, GKCB is preparing for the release of a new album titled Upscale Madhouse. […]

Ledges_’ The Sun, The Stars, The Moon And me Packs Potent, Minimal, Downtempo, Electro-Punch

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 9, 2018 2:58 pm Tagged With: Boston, downtempo, Electronic, Massachusetts, New Jersey, synth pop, United States

Ledges_-The Sun The Stars The Moon and Me

Steve Connolly and Anthony Vertullo first met at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut where they spent the majority of their time listening to music and writing jams on some old Casio keyboards. Without intention, the two suddenly realized there was a music synergy manifesting itself. Despite going separate ways, the two maintained contact exchanging music they […]

Kicklighter Takes Flight With Infectious, Intellectual Pop On New Album, Paper Planes Vol. 1 Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 9, 2018 2:34 pm Tagged With: Florida, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Kicklighter-Paper Planes Vol 1-Too Much Too Soon

Intellectual pop songwriter and composer Kicklighter (Everett Young) has returned with his latest installment of infectious pop songs titled Paper Planes Vol. 1: Too Much Too Soon. We have featured Kicklighter before, find that feature here (opens in new tab). Having put his true dream and passion on detour from the time he was 9 […]

Manuel Muzzu (M²) Unleashes Funky Jams On Newest Album, New Stories Old Hands Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 8, 2018 11:33 am Tagged With: Europe, Funk, Instrumental, Italy, jazz

Italian bassist Manuel Muzzu – M² has delivered his latest instrumental project titled New Stories – Old Hands, which is the follow up to his 2012 release The Right Hands Miracle. Working with an all star cast of musicians, Manuel’s music is founded in his love for the bass guitar. Whether he is playing a […]

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