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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 Laguna – Sweetlips

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 15, 2025 12:00 am Tagged With: alt rock, Alternative, indie, Psychedelic, Rock

Laguna - Sweet Lips - Mountain Girl Records

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Laguna (of Mountain Girl Records) about the latest release (Sweetlips), earliest music memories, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Can you describe your sound for our readers? I can throw out descriptors like fuzz, psychedelic, “VHS glam”, but how do you describe […]

Interview with Epic & Deadly Stare

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 18, 2025 11:38 am Tagged With: Canada, Hip Hop

Epic and Deadly Stare-A library called Calder cover - digital teal

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Epic & Deadly Stare about their latest project, music memories, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. A library called Calder by Epic & Deadly Stare Let’s get this hot topic out of the way from the start. What are your feelings on […]

Interview with JAE.CI – American Doll

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 16, 2025 12:37 pm Tagged With: Pop, singer, songwriter

Jae.ci-AMERICAN DOLL

Lyric soprano and songwriter JAE.CI (Jae Carelli) has released their debut 7 track album American Doll, a deeply personal and genre-defying project that navigates the complexities of transracial and international adoption through voice, vulnerability, and powerful musical storytelling available on all streaming platforms.  In this interview spotlight, I chat with JAE.CI about the new album, […]

Interview with BELLHEAD – Threats

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 15, 2025 10:51 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Chicago, Illinois, industrial, post punk, Rock, United States

Bellhead-Threats

If you need a post-punk, goth-industrial-infused rock album, look no further than Threats by Chicago’s BELLHEAD! I’ve been rockin’ to this one since it first popped up on my radar. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I am. In this interview spotlight, I chat with members of BELLHEAD. We discuss AI, dream collabs, touring, […]

Interview with Ali and The Hilljack Stompers – Made In Exile

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 8, 2025 10:25 am Tagged With: Maryland, Punk, Rock, rockabilly, United States

Ali and The Hilljack Stompers-Made In Exile

Looking to satisfy your need for some energetic, energizing, punk-psycho-rockabilly?! Look no further than Ali and the Hilljack Stompers‘ latest release, Made In Exile. In this interview spotlight, I chat with members of the band about dream collabs, the new projects, AI in music, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Made […]

Interview with X Confidence – Five Star Life

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 21, 2025 6:44 pm Tagged With: Bay Area, California, Electronic, retro, synth, synthpop, United States

X Confidence-FIVE STAR LIFE

X Confidence is a sumptuous, retro blend of 80s synth, 2000s groove and today’s sensibilities, smooth at one turn and soulful at the next. Equal parts vibrant & dreamy, X Confidence is the girl who got away, the guy that stood you up, the lover who left while you were still sleeping. It’s longing, lustrous and a little coy, all […]

Interview with Alex Kramer – Mr. Popular

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 14, 2025 4:37 pm Tagged With: indie, indie rock, Nashville, Pop, pop rock, singer, songwriter, Tennessee, United States

Alex Kramer

Alex Kramer offers up a playful New Wave inspired track to usher in the spring with his new song, Mr. Popular.  Kramer lightheartedly ruminates on the transitory nature of dating in the modern world, where our infatuations and desires can be fleeting.  Recorded at The Cabin Studio with producer Matty Alger, the song kicks in boldly, […]

Interview with Hazel Gaze – Black Soul River

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 14, 2025 4:24 pm Tagged With: classic rock, music video, Rock, United States

Hazel Gaze-Black Soul River

In this interview spotlight, I catch up with Hazel Gaze to discuss their new song, Black Soul River, and the accompanying music video. Full Q&A with links and the music video below. What inspired the concept behind the song and its powerful lyrics?  Religion is like many things – it’s not inherently good or bad […]

Interview with Gracie Mauk – Vol. 1

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 7, 2025 10:01 am Tagged With: indie, indie pop, indie rock, Ohio, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Gracie Mauk-Vol 1

Gracie Mauk invites listeners to embrace the pensive nostalgia of winter with her debut EP (Vol. 1), which is is a reflective journey through live instrumentals, sweetly raw vocals, and deeply thoughtful lyrics. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Gracie about the new music, dream collabs, AI, and more. Full Q&A along with links and […]

Interview with Guy Simoneau – One Good Life

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 7, 2025 9:54 am Tagged With: Acoustic, New York, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Guy Simoneau-One Good Life

In “One Good Life,” Guy Simoneau calls for a return to authenticity and human connection in an era dominated by hustle culture and digital noise. From encouraging thank-you cards instead of texts to finding joy in good whiskey, high fives, and heartfelt hugs, the song’s lyrics serve as a poignant reminder to slow down and cherish the present. […]

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