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Joshua Francis Releases Moving New Ballad, Born Beautiful

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 14, 2017 12:47 pm Tagged With: singer, songwriter

Joshua Francis-Born Beautiful

Singer/songwriter Joshua Francis has released his newest single, Born Beautiful, which is a symphonic, operatic, moving piece of music. Gentle, beautiful piano introduces the song as anthemic strings build emotion into the soulful and passionate vocals of Joshua Francis. Without drums or percussion, this simple yet elaborate showtune ballad is driven by emotional string arrangements […]

Richard Schroder Jams Hard on Country Rockin’ New Single Drivin’

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 13, 2017 2:33 pm Tagged With: Boston, Country, Massachusetts, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Richard_Schroder_Driving_cover

Singer/songwriter Richard Schroder has delivered a sweet sounding, country rockin’ new single titled Drivin‘. Immediately upon first listen I wanted to send this to my wife despite her lack of enthusiasm for this particular genre. I am really loving this song. It jams really hard and when those background vocals kick in…that’s the icing on […]

RivaSoul Teams Up With Young Noble and Tigerstyle for New Single/Video Outlaw

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 13, 2017 2:13 pm Tagged With: Hip Hop, rap

RivaSoul-Outlaw

Hip Hop/Rap artist RivaSoul joined forces with Young Noble and Tigerstyle for his newest single (and visual treatment), Outlaw. Bouncing rhythm, hard hitting kicks, a catchy hook and confident deliveries from three talented MCs equal an infectious, repeatable, long lasting single in Outlaw. Those vocals on the hook are super sweet! You can watch the […]

Ezla Drops Hypnotic Dark Pop Single, Outcasts

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 13, 2017 1:56 pm Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, Pop, singer, songwriter

Ezla - Outcasts

Outcasts is the introductory to the dark alt-pop entity, sound and creative talent known as Ezla. Deep, gut punching bass hits lead a driving, hypnotic rhythm which carries the smooth flow of memorable melodies, polished vocals and precisely arranged instrumentation which grabs you and keeps you buckled in until the last note. Ezla‘s powerful presence […]

Interview with Belle Mt. – Hollow

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 13, 2017 7:44 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Belle Mt

Belle Mt. (pronounced ‘Belle Mont’) are ready to pull at your heartstrings with the release of their enigmatic debut single Hollow out now via LV Music. A dark tale of a woman unable to let love in, Hollow flows with sweeping strings, delicate melodies and lead singer Matt Belmont’s soaring vocals. Exuding a cinematic, evocative […]

Rachel and The Ruckus Deliver Country Rockin’ Goodness on Water & Oil

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 12, 2017 8:27 pm Tagged With: Colorado, Country, Rock, singer, songwriter

Rachel and The Ruckus-Water and Oil

Rachel and The Ruckus deliver tasty and infectious country rock on their latest single (and video) Water and Oil. An autobiographical account of moving to Colorado for a fresh start after a bad relationship, Water and Oil is the soundtrack for a journey into the Rocky Mountains to reinvent oneself. I moved from California to […]

Giant Flying Turtles Jam On Waltz To The World

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 12, 2017 8:07 pm Tagged With: Alternative, Blues, indie rock, jazz, New York City, rockabilly, United States

Giant Flying Turtles-Waltz To The World

NYC based Giant Flying Turtles deliver a delightful and jamming blend of blues, rockabilly, jazz and more on their latest album Waltz To The World. Immediately hooking listeners with their distinctively uplifting arrangements, memorable lyrics and an abundance of jazz-infused pop appeal, Giant Flying Turtles just became a new top pick of mine. Each song […]

Remember The Alamo, Free Willy Style

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 12, 2017 7:39 pm Tagged With: Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Roots, Texas, United States

Free Willy-Remember the Alamo

Texas based Bluegrass, Alt-Country, Americana outfit Free Willy recently released their latest project Remember The Alamo. After years of writing songs, W.B. Jones decided it was time to finally get on with some recording business and release these sounds to music listeners around the world. W.B.’s vision included creating what he calls the Free Willy […]

Interview with Youel – Feel The Fall

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 12, 2017 3:59 pm Tagged With: dance, electro-pop, indie pop, London, Pop, United Kingdom

Youel-Feel The Fall

In this interview spotlight, we chat with Youel about influences, their latest project, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and a stream of their Fell The Fall EP 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 […]

Interview with Fractured Spine – Failed Pieces

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 12, 2017 3:48 pm Tagged With: Europe, Experimental, Finland, Metal

Fractured Spine-Failed Pieces

In this interview spotlight, we speak with Fractured Spine about their influences, the latest release, challenges and much more. Full Q&A along with links and a stream of Tru from their album Failed Pieces below. Failed Pieces by Fractured Spine Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own […]

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