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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 Kevin Lee and The Kings – Lightning Strikes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2022 9:31 am Tagged With: Chicago, classic rock, Illinois, Pop, pop rock, Rock, United States

Kevin Lee and the Kings-Lightning Strikes

Kevin Lee is a former MCA recording artist who has left the major label system behind to do the indie thing with his band, The Kings, which is a bit of a Midwestern super group. Lee, himself, is a veteran solo artist with arena-sized credentials that include tours with Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, and Pearl […]

Interview with Mickey O’Brien – Grace

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2022 9:16 am Tagged With: Canada, Hip Hop, rap, songwriter

Mickey OBrien-Grace

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Mickey O’Brien about the latest project (Grace), adapting during the pandemic, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music? True school hip-hop mixed with blue collar punk. How did you get here? […]

Interview with Chris Carvel – Megalomaniac

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 6, 2022 11:31 am Tagged With: Australia, Experimental, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

Chris Carvel-Megalomaniac

Chris Carvel is a Sydney-based musician, who decided to leave his stable corporate job in late 2020 and focus on writing and recording music full time. With budget gear, and recording in his studio apartment in Annandale, Chris has produced his first studio album titled “Megalomaniac”. As a self-taught guitarist, Chris combines classic blues and […]

Interview with Bud Reichard – Insinuating Eyes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 6, 2022 11:23 am Tagged With: Pop, Rock, Seattle, singer, songwriter, United States, Washington

Bud Reichard

Bud Reichard was born and raised in Allentown, PA, but he migrated to Washington back in ’70s where he played in various bands in the Seattle and Bellingham areas. After taking a short hiatus, Bud picked up his guitar again and recorded his first album titled “Back From Nowhere“. Bud then recorded his second album […]

Steve Markoff and Patricia Lazzara Release Meaningful (and final) Single from Forthcoming Album…Available June 21st!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 2, 2022 12:14 pm Tagged With: composer, flute, Instrumental, Piano, United States

The best part about the forthcoming (June 21st) album release from Steve Markoff, Patricia Lazzara, and pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti is that all of the songs were requested by fans and supporters! Today, I want to shine the spotlight on the trio’s latest and last single release, Look What You’ve Done To Me from Boz […]

Interview with Bob Jeter – Along For The Ride

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 26, 2022 9:54 am Tagged With: Americana, Blues, Folk, New York, New York City, Pop, Rock, Roots, singer, songwriter, United States

Bob Jeter-Along For The Ride

Through years of experience in the music industry (both in the US and abroad), Bob Jeter has gained much insight into what makes a song work. In the 3 areas of writing, production, and performing, he has worked with well-known composers and producers, as well as lesser-known independent artists. Although he is socially aware and […]

CN Byrd Purges and Heals on New Album – Remissions

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 25, 2022 9:50 am Tagged With: acoustic folk, Folk, folk pop, indie folk, New Mexico, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Craig Norris Byrd-Remissions

Sometimes life hits hard…really hard. And typically, at least among creative souls, music provides an outlet for safely expressing all the feelings that flow through us during those times. Remissions by singer/songwriter CN Byrd is a great example of an album that represents the deep emotional expression and healing processes that occur through music creation. […]

Interview with Hollowed Sky – Bound By Nightmares

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 24, 2022 12:22 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Maryland, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Hollowed Sky-Bound By Nightmares

Personally excited to share Hollowed Sky‘s latest album, Bound By Nightmares, with you! In this interview spotlight, I chat with members of Hollowed Sky about the new release, adapting during the pandemic, other challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and how do You describe your style […]

Interview with Desarae Dee – Comfortable

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 24, 2022 12:08 pm Tagged With: Canada, producer, R&B, songwriter

Desarae Dee-Comfortable ft Macklym

Canadian pianist/keyboardist and producer Desarae Dee has released her latest single, “Comfortable feat. Macklyn.” The new track, now available on all streaming platforms, is an R&B musical canvas that features Dee’s signature keys and Macklyn’s lush voice. It reminds us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made.  In this interview spotlight, I chat with Desarae […]

Interview with Staytus – Disease of the Mind

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 24, 2022 12:00 pm Tagged With: Arizona, composer, grunge, industrial, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Staytus-Disease of the Mind

Have you ever questioned the “Staytus” of your mind? Composer and vocalist Staytus will soon be unleashing her debut 13-track album, Disease Of The Mind, a seismic first strike on the goth/industrial scene, where she sings about heartbreak, despair, resentment, and reality slipping away. Staytus is sharing three singles that set the tone of the […]

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