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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 Shotgun Bill – Train Cars, Prison Bars…and a White Guitar

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 12, 2017 3:40 pm Tagged With: Americana, Country, New Jersey, singer, songwriter, United States

Shotgun Bill

In this interview spotlight, we chat with Shotgun Bill about influences, challenges, the latest album and more. Full Q&A along with links and a stream of Northbound Train (from the album Train Cars, Prison Bars…and a White Guitar) below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, […]

Interview with The Stapletons – Ballads and Battles

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 12, 2017 3:25 pm Tagged With: Blues, Folk, guitar, harp, Roots, singer, songwriter

The Stapletons

Ballads and Battles is the debut release from husband/wife, harp/guitar duo Casey and Kate Stapleton. Blues-driven harp and guitar arrangements topped by ethereal vocal harmonies combine to create a wondrous sound. The Stapletons baroque folk sound is rich with hints of Appalachian balladry, Delta blues, and echoes of the English folk revival movement. On September […]

Interview with Max & Nicky – Grovy Lane

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 12, 2017 3:11 pm Tagged With: Los Angeles, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Max and Nicky-Grovy Lane

In this interview spotlight, we chat with Max Foxx and Nicky Renard aka Max & Nicky about influences, their latest project (Grovy Lane), challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and a stream for Grovy Lane below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not […]

James Barre Delivers Contagious and Irresistible Acoustic Pop on Don’t Say

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 11, 2017 8:10 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, California, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

James Barre-Dont Say

Songwriter and actor James Barre has arrived with a potent, easy flowing, acoustic pop single titled Don’t Say. Don’t Say is a tasty jam aimed that special female who you don’t want to hear saying those painful words “we’re through”. James dynamic and infectious voice soars over a foot tapping, head nodding, radio-ready acoustic arrangement. […]

The Real Thing Don’t Change, Made In Memphis Artist Porcelan Delivers Infectious R&B

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 11, 2017 7:31 pm Tagged With: Memphis, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, Tennessee, United States

Porcelan-The Real Thing Dont Change

Memphis is known for it’s classic R&B so anytime I get wind of new sounds coming from this beautiful city, I pay attention. (Shouts to all my Memphis family.) Porcelan (Made In Memphis Entertainment) is the real deal and delivers a potent and infectious track with her latest single The Real Thing Don’t Change. Co-written […]

Willodean Creates Timeless Music That Appeals To…Everyone

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 11, 2017 7:00 pm Tagged With: Alternative, indie rock, Los Angeles, power pop, United States

Willodean

Beautiful piano, soulful power pop vocals, lush strings, and a hefty dose of radio-ready potency unite on Los Angeles based Willodean‘s newest single Everyone. I am immediately a fan and have repeated this beautiful single several times. It might help that Randy Wooten (a member of Willodean) also writes and composes with another favorite act […]

Cyborg Asylum Deliver Impactful New Single and Video, My Metallic Dream

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 7, 2017 10:40 am Tagged With: Alternative, electro rock, industrial, New York City, post rock, producer, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Cyborg Asylum-My Metallic Dream

NYC based duo Cyborg Asylum have arrived with their impactful new single and visual treatment, My Metallic Dream. My Metallic Dream combines elements of electro, industrial and post rock resulting in a well balanced, powerful, apocalyptic sound bed which features memorable melodies, a catchy hook, and passionate vocal work. Cyborg Asylum consists of David Varga […]

Neon Hitch Releases New Single and Visual Treatment, I Know You Wannit

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 7, 2017 10:04 am Tagged With: dance, Pop, singer, songwriter

Neon Hitch-I Know You Want It

Neon Hitch teamed up with Nick Nittoli to co-write her latest single, I Know You Wannit. The track is produced by Taylor Sparks and the video directed by Bobby Hanaford of Pine Tree Pictures. I Know You Wannit is an up-tempo, danceable, seductive single which is equal parts hypnotic and infectious. Moving seamlessly from quiet […]

Joshua & Kristina Release Powerful New Single and Video, Higher

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 6, 2017 11:55 am Tagged With: Canada, Piano, Pop, singer, songwriter

Joshua and Kristina-Higher

Windsor, Ontario, Canada based Joshua & Kristina are an infectious, piano driven, power duo who have released an impactful new single and visual treatment, Higher. Regularly performing at a wide range of events from weddings to funerals to corporate parties and everything in between, Joshua & Kristina delight, entertain and soothe audiences with a wide […]

Michael McQuaid Unleashes Smooth Sounds On New Single 26 Miles featuring Hudson East

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 6, 2017 10:48 am Tagged With: Nashville, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

Michael McQuaid-26 Miles

Great songs always come with interesting stories behind them. 26 Miles by Nashville based Michael McQuaid is no exception. It was a few years ago. Michael was going through a heavy party phase and found himself too hungover to keep a scheduled date with “the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen”. As a way […]

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