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The YeahTones Release New Video, What Could I Do

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 24, 2016 8:56 am Tagged With: New York City, Rock, United States

The Yeah Tones

The YeahTones have arrived with an unapologetic, in-your-face, rock and roll wall of sound. Their new single (and accompanying visual treatment) What Could I Do is the perfect display of The YeahTones ability to channel raw, unfiltered emotions through a barrage of rock frequencies. Get ready to thrash, crash, stage dive, and scream when this […]

Interview with Hotel for Strangers

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 23, 2016 5:06 pm Tagged With: indie, Los Angeles, Pop, synth pop, United States

When Max Hellmann, Drew Mottinger, and Patrick Doyle formed Hotel for Strangers in early 2014, the three members drew on the experiences they had sketched out from their previous bands in Los Angeles. Usually accustomed to writing in a live setting, the trio decided to mix things up and deconstruct their process in Doyle’s home […]

Interview with Dustin Hatzenbuhler – Original Things

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 23, 2016 4:58 pm Tagged With: Minnesota, Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul

Influenced by both the soulful roots of classic R&B and the spontaneity of the modern singer/songwriter, Dustin Hatzenbuhler’s debut album captures the passion and commitment of a young musician dedicated to the craft. Born a natural instrumentalist, Dustin taught himself piano, guitar, and ukulele, all while fostering his innate gift of vocal range and melody, […]

Interview with Fiancé

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 23, 2016 3:47 pm Tagged With: Alternative, Delaware, Experimental, Pop, shoegaze, United States

Fiancé is a five-piece band from Newark, Delaware, and consists of members Andrew Fusca, Jeff Marvel, Tyler Yoder, Brian Bruce, and Sam Nobles. Their first EP EP1 (SQE Records, 2014) and LP (self-titled, 2016) received international attention from sites such as Stereogum, Noisey, and NME. The original members of the group, Andrew, Jeff, and Tyler […]

Interview with Wild Americans – I Wanna Take You Home

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 23, 2016 3:31 pm Tagged With: Alternative, New York, Rock, United States

Wild Americans is a band formed in the greater New York area whose music conveys the acceptance of defeat, without the satisfaction of acceptance. In this interview, we discuss the band’s influences, their newest project, and more. Full Q&A, links, and streams below. Let’s dive a little deeper into You, the artist and your music. […]

Interview with The Dead Heir

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 23, 2016 3:13 pm Tagged With: Australia, Melbourne, Psychedelic, Rock, shoegaze

After the release of their 3rd EP “Go Wild!” back in November 2015 and an east coast Australian tour,  Melbourne’s The Dead Heir have released their latest video “Hand”. The band have taken inspiration from early 60s love songs and dropped a slow/melodic tune with some dreamy synth lines thrown in. Last year the psych […]

Interview with Pat Kennedy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 23, 2016 3:05 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, Folk, New York City, singer, songwriter, United States

Pat Kennedy is a singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn. In this interview, we discuss influences, the newest project, and more. Full Q&A, links, and a stream of Pat’s self-titled EP below. EP by Pat Kennedy Let’s dive a little deeper into You, the artist and your music. What attracted you to this genre(s) or style(s)? Folk […]

Flight Feathers Release New Album, Days Like These

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 23, 2016 11:29 am Tagged With: Alternative, New Jersey, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Flight Feathers -Days Like These

New Jersey based Flight Feathers have returned with a catchy, smooth, uplifting album, Days Like These. Flight Feathers is a project featuring the creative talents of Babi Pal who has been active in the music scene for quite some time performing with various bands throughout the years. An A-team of musicians joins Babi on this […]

Interview with Herschel Roy – Idle Crush

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 23, 2016 11:02 am Tagged With: electro-pop, Electronic, Sacramento

Herschel Roy are an electro-pop duo out of Sacramento, CA including Vocalist Richard Herschel and Producer Nicholas Roy who write all the songs. In this interview, we chat about influences, their newest project, and more. Full Q&A, links, and a stream of Idle Crush below. Let’s dive a little deeper into You, the artist and […]

Interview with Xavier – Joyride

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 23, 2016 10:56 am Tagged With: Atlanta, Georgia, Hip Hop, rap, United States

In this interview, we chat with Xavier about influences, his newest project, and more. Full Q&A, links, and a stream of Joyride below. https://soundcloud.com/xaviersharif/sets/joyride-ep Let’s dive a little deeper into You, the artist and your music. What attracted you to this genre(s) or style(s)? I’ve always been a fan of poetry and black music. I […]

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