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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.

Nashville Songwriting Sessions with Claudia Norris

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 21, 2018 9:18 am Tagged With: Canada, Pop, singer, songwriter

Claudia Norris-Nashville Songwriting Sessions

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada native singer/songwriter Claudia Norris has been bouncing between Nashville and Los Angeles working with top talents in the songwriting world. Her new EP, Nashville Songwriting Sessions, is now available. With a fan base of 30,000+ fans (called the Claudiators), Claudia has managed to take advantage of social media to get her music […]

Fraction & Finsta Deliver Thoughtwork, Get Your True School Hip Hop Fix!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 21, 2018 9:00 am Tagged With: Canada, Hip Hop, New York City, rap, United States

Fraction and Finsta-Thoughtwork

Ontario based emcee Fraction and Brooklyn based producer DJ Finsta (of Finsta Bundy) have teamed up to deliver their first album in six years. Thoughtwork is now available. Founded in East Coast Hip Hop culture, Thoughtwork reminds us of the greatness that is known as Hip Hop’s Golden Era. In a world where lyricism has […]

Interview with McMains – American Soul

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 20, 2018 7:08 pm Tagged With: Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Roots, singer, songwriter

McMains-American Soul

A descendant of Devil Anse Hatfield (of the legendary American folklore clan the Hatfields) on his father’s mother’s side, McMains was not easily pinned down to a genre early on in his career. He toured Europe as bassist with punk band The Generators, spent two years as vocalist for Earl Slick’s band, spent another two […]

Interview with Leisure Tank – Higher

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 19, 2018 12:27 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Rock

Leisure Tank

Indie-rock power duo Leisure Tank return with punchy new single, Higher, out now via Goddamn Records. Influenced by alternative, independent and analogue rock music of the last 50 years, Leisure Tank create raw, minimalistic rock with unpredictable song structures and heavy, danceable grooves. Higher combines K.C McKanzie’s dynamic vocal and energetic guitar riffs with Budi’s […]

Interview with King John- Mismatched

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 19, 2018 12:22 pm Tagged With: dance, edm, Electronic, Nashville, producer, United States

King John-Mismatched

Nashville based King John releases his brand new single “Mismatched” for all those whose Valentine’s Day did not go as planned. EDM Sauce says about the track, “In a genre filled with generic blah after blah, King John’s latest is just so refreshing.” John MacCallum, otherwise known as King John, is an American songwriter and […]

Interview with Jonny Brister of Right Said Fred

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 19, 2018 12:05 pm Tagged With: dance, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Right Said Fred

2017 has been quite a ride for Right Said Fred. Earlier this year they released their 9th studio album Exactly!. The album was two years in the making, featuring an array of special guests and Fred and Richard Fairbrass’ signature mix of tongue-in-cheek observational pop. After the release of their album and single Sweet Treats, […]

Interview with Hawk & The Wild – The Wave

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 19, 2018 11:52 am Tagged With: Folk, folk rock, singer, songwriter

Hawk and The Wild-The Wave

The first single from Hawk & the Wild’s coming album, The Wave, was released on March 8th. The working name of the new album is “Life And Death Of Old Mrs Ocean”. As usual Jimmy’s lyrics take a bit of a political standpoint. This time it’s on plastic pollution and environmental protection of the oceans, […]

Interview with Simon D James – Dearest Lovely World

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 19, 2018 11:36 am Tagged With: Folk, folk rock, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Newcomer Simon D James prepares to captivate listeners with the release of his debut single Dearest Lovely World, out now via YellowBrick Music. The single was written whilst Simon was volunteering in the refugee camps of the Calais Jungle and recognised that “regardless of colour or creed we are all bound together by the common […]

Interview with Only Sun – Lives

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 19, 2018 11:19 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Rock, United Kingdom

Only Sun

Following a string of successful releases, High Wycombe-based Only Sun have continued to develop their quirky sound and are back with a brand new single. Lives is out now. A tongue-in-cheek response to modern society’s tendency to gossip, Lives is an instantly infectious slice of vibrant indie-pop. Filled with jangly hooks and a buoyant energy, […]

Interview with Zach Maxwell – Music For Life

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 19, 2018 11:07 am Tagged With: Colorado, dance, Electronic, Funk, Pop, Soul, United States

Zach Maxwell-Music For Life

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Zach Maxwell about the latest project (Music For Life), 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 classifications.) I […]

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