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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 Susie M – Gospel for the Soul

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2022 1:33 pm Tagged With: gospel, London, singer, songwriter, Soul, United Kingdom

Susie M

Susie M is a recording Gospel/ Christian music artist based in London UK.  Susie is a lover of God and a passionate follower of Jesus Christ. She started singing at the age of six and was appointed the lead singer of the children’s Sunday School choir at her local church. Susie’s Sunday school teacher discovered […]

Interview with Mandi Macias – Ghost

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2022 12:53 pm Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, California, Los Angeles, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Mandi Macias-Ghost

Mandi Macias, a multi-talented singer-songwriter was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She is an artist and musician that epitomizes the very essence of the modern era. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Mandi about the latest project (Ghost), adapting during the pandemic, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music […]

Interview with Follow No One – Fate

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2022 10:02 am Tagged With: classic rock, Colorado, Europe, hard rock, Portugal, Rock, United States

Follow No More-Fate

Award-winning rock duo Follow No One, breaks all industry norms with release of “Fate,” a modern cinematic rock concept album that brings back the magic of Rock. Described as a cross between Queensryche and Styx on a hard rock foundation; Follow No One draws from the purest classic and raw hard rock sounds that defined an era, while adding their […]

Interview with Alex Baird – Lemon Tree

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2022 9:49 am Tagged With: jazz, Seattle, singer, songwriter, United States, Washington

Alex Baird

Striking a sublime balance of creativity, quirkiness and artistry, contemporary jazz vocalist and songwriter, Alex Baird, displays all of that and more on her debut recording ‘Lemon Tree’. Produced by acclaimed Vocalist Jeff Baker, and featuring a renowned gathering of sensitive & highly creative musicians, Alex Baird explores vibrant reimaginings of jazz standards and iconic […]

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 […]

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