Indie Music Discovery

Submit Music

  • Discover
  • Playlists
  • Radio
  • Podcast
  • Friends
  • About
  • Royalties
  • Connect
    • Spotify
    • Instagram
  • Submit Music

Articles by Joshua

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 Charlie Hole – The City

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 5, 2018 12:21 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, Folk, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Charlie Hole

Born and raised in the coastal town of Bournemouth, UK, Charlie Hole’s story began when he heard Damien Rice’s ‘O’ at the tender age of 14. From that first listen, his desire to reach the same emotional depths became clear; realising his ability to create emotive and fearless tracks, learning and evolving throughout. After a […]

Interview with Scot Sax – Mr. Chocolate

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 5, 2018 10:52 am Tagged With: Folk, Funk, Nashville, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

Scot Sax-Mr Chocolate

Grammy winning songwriter, singer, and filmmaker, Scot Sax announces his latest musical endeavor, Mr. Chocolate. The songs that comprise Mr. Chocolate draw inspiration from David Bowie and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Sax incorporates strange synthesizer sounds, big, fuzzy guitars with melodic bass lines and grooving drums on Mr. Chocolate’s debut. Lyrically, his songs touch on fatherhood, “Two Under Two,” […]

Interview with Roman Stark – Visible Side

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 5, 2018 10:45 am Tagged With: Europe, Hip Hop, New York City, rap, Ukraine, United States

Roman Stark

It was in 2012, when then-student Roman Stark popped on a Soundcloud beat his friend had posted to Facebook, and for the first time, reached for a note-book and a pen. An immigrant from Ukraine, Stark channels the stories of his country, and his new home of NYC, on the brand new single Visible Side. […]

Interview with Grandpa Egg – Underneath the Willow Tree

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 5, 2018 10:32 am Tagged With: Experimental, Folk, lo-fi, Ohio, Pop, Psychedelic

Grandpa Egg-Underneath the Willow Tree

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Grandpa Egg about their album Underneath the Willow Tree, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Underneath The Willow Tree by Grandpa Egg Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing […]

Interview with Eric Val – Tragedy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 5, 2018 9:48 am Tagged With: indie rock, Pennsylvania, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Eric Val-Tragedy

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Eric Val about the latest single Tragedy, why he is donating all proceeds to Recovery Community Connection, his 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 […]

Interview with Ali Hugo – This Love Is True

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 5, 2018 9:25 am Tagged With: adult contemporary, Canada, Jazz, Pop, singer, songwriter

Ali Hugo-This Love is True

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Ali Hugo about the latest project, 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 am a Canadian […]

Interview with Jordan Andrew – Midnight

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 5, 2018 9:01 am Tagged With: lo-fi, New Jersey, R&B, Soul, United States

Jordan Andrew

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Jordan Andrew about the latest project, challenges, motivations and more. Full Q&A along with music and links below. Where are you from and what style of music would you classify yourselves as? Originally, I’m from Denville, a small town in New Jersey. Classifying my music is always hard, […]

Interview with Brother Hawk – Quittin’ Time

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 5, 2018 8:57 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Atlanta, blues rock, Georgia, Rock, rock n roll, United States

Brother Hawk

Atlanta-based alt/blues rock quartet, Brother Hawk, announce the release of “Quittin’ Time” ahead of their new album, The Clear Lake, due out May 11, 2018. Engineered by TJ Elias (Mastodon, Blackberry Smoke, Cut Copy) and mastered by Billy Bowers (AC/DC, L7, Kingston Falls), the group’s album delivers “a heartfelt slab of emotionally charged blues rock.” […]

Interview with The DTEASE – Slapshot

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 5, 2018 8:48 am Tagged With: garage rock, indie rock, punk rock

The Dtease

Santa Barbara-based, glam/power rock group, The DTEASE, bring the party with their new single, Slapshot, lead track for their forthcoming album due out April 20, 2018. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Sammy (lead guitarist and founder of The DTEASE) about motivations, challenges, the new project and more. Full Q&A along with links and […]

Daniel Biro Creates Captivating Sonic Worlds On New Album 120 Onetwenty

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 1, 2018 11:10 am Tagged With: composer, Experimental, Instrumental, Jazz, London, producer, United Kingdom

Daniel Biro

London based creative wizard (composer, keyboard player, producer, songwriter, improvior, sound-designer, video artist, label director) Daniel Biro has released his latest project 120 Onetwenty featuring one hour of enchanting, mystifying, captivating soundscapes created over the course of six years using a suite of vintage keyboards. Infused with an array of stylistic influences, 120 Onetwenty runs […]

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 194
  • 195
  • 196
  • 197
  • 198
  • …
  • 543
  • Next Page »
The Unlimited Brief - Music News and Discovery

Most Popular Playlist

Spotlight

The Unlimited Brief - Music News and Discovery

The Unlimited Brief: First Prison Sentence for Streaming Fraud, a Grammy Boycott, and Six Indie Discoveries

  • Interview with Balaji Raao – Dasa Gaanamrutha
  • Interview with Janet Noh – Growing Up With You
  • Siren Premiere Emotional New Video for “February’s Son”

Check out more music from our supporters.

Resources

From Buzz To Bond
From Buzz To Bond by Ariel Hyatt

Recent Articles

From Spiritual Turmoil to Dancefloor Gold – The Unlikely Journey of Rob Rodell’s “Could This Be Love”

  • The Unlimited Brief: Universal Wants Streaming Deals to Change, Spotify’s Reported AI Remix Tool, and Five Indie Discoveries
  • From Sir, Please to Whisker: Shane Patrick Cronin Steps Into His Own With Can’t You Feel It?
  • From a Vermont Barn to Your Speakers: Eric Schenkman Shares the Story Behind New Single “Avocado Eldorado” 

Receive Articles via Email

Enter your email to receive new posts in your inbox. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

spotlight



Discover more music

Tennyson King Surrenders to the Current on Fierce Folk-Rock Single “The Great Unknown”

More indie music

  • Earthquake Lights Blur the Line Between Confidence and Delusion on Brooding Alt-Rock Single “Mr. Always-What-He-Had-To-Be”
  • Addi John Shares the Intricate Love & Misfortunes EP, with the Captivating Indie-Pop Title Track
  • Sébastien De Francesco Confronts Love and Loss on Heartfelt Alt-Folk Single “Leaving Now”
  • Shiloh Lindsey Turns the Wilderness Inward on Haunting Folk-Noir Single “Wolves In Your Head”
  • Raphaela Revisits the Moment Before Love Got Complicated on Nostalgic New Single “Take It Back”

Unlimited Sounds Radio


Apple App Store | Android App Store
The SODEH Hour by Sodeh Records
The SODEH Hour by Sodeh Records

Search our index

Translate to your preferred language

spotlight



Follow on Spotify.

Copyright © 2026 Indie Music Discovery.com.
An Unlimited Sounds Publishing & Distribution, LLC property.
All Rights Reserved.DMCA + Terms of Use | Privacy PolicyPowered by Studiopress and Bluehost.