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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 Dekker – Let’s Pretend

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 28, 2022 1:03 pm Tagged With: Folk, indie folk, singer, songwriter, United States

DEKKER_photo-by_Emily-and-Katy

American indie-folk artist Dekker prepares to release his eclectically alluring sophomore album I Won’t Be Your Foe on May 20th (2022) via Useful Fictions / Wagram Music. The album is oozing with rich textures from the offset as rippling guitar twangs are met with hypnotic drum beats and whispered harmonies. Dekker’s beautifully honeyed vocal is […]

Interview with Linen Ray – On The Mend

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 27, 2022 9:08 pm Tagged With: Alt-Country, Americana, Folk, folk rock, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Linen Ray-On The Mend

Married folk-rock duo Linen Ray is a critically-acclaimed Americana band gleaning inspiration from 1970s Laurel Canyon folk-rock, alt-country and traditional country, and gospel. The pair’s second studio album, On The Mend, out May 13, 2022, brims with earthy but elegant folk-rock. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Linen Ray about the forthcoming release, technology, surviving the pandemic and more. […]

Interview with Van Tassel – White Coat Consequences

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2022 8:54 pm Tagged With: avant garde, Experimental, singer, songwriter, United States

Van Tassel-White Coat Consequences

White Coat Consequences is a breakthrough project combining aspects of blues, folk, rock, jazz, gospel, and punk into music which is new and at the same time familiar. White Coat Consequences finds it roots in American blues and jazz, African and Latin percussion, and European Political Protest songs. Through collaboration with multi-talented artists/musicians Julie Licata […]

Interview with Sweet Giant – Til You’re Blue

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2022 8:39 pm Tagged With: Folk, folk rock, indie folk, indie rock, Rock, United Kingdom

Sweet Giant-Til Youre Blue

Til You’re Blue, the first single from Sweet Giant’s forthcoming four-track EP, is a laid-back sunny day song. A feel-good energy perfect for a road trip. The guitars are rooted in the 70s with a country twang following a casual dolewave groove, uplifting yet easygoing. Lyrically honest and cheeky,  In this interview spotlight, I chat […]

Interview with Dog of Man – Hello MI5!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2022 8:33 pm Tagged With: indie rock, Psychedelic, Punk, punk rock, Rock, United Kingdom

Hello MI5! montage - Dog Of Man

Dog of Man, a psychedelic punk band from Brighton who have toured Europe and brought their energetic live show to festivals in the UK, Croatia and the Netherlands, have been described as “dream headliners for an end-of-the-world party.” Their new single, Hello MI5!, was recorded live to tape at Brixton Hill Studios and is taken […]

Interview with Dawson Fuss – Nothing Really Changes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2022 8:25 pm Tagged With: alt-pop, California, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Dawson Fuss-Nothing Really Changes

“Nothing Really Changes” is the first single to follow Dawson Fuss’s debut EP Edge of Adolescence, marking an evolution and maturation of his sound and thematic material, as he enters the final months of his senior year of high school. Listeners will relate to this track as its message focuses on the transition from childhood […]

Interview with The Eiffels – Sometimes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2022 8:16 pm Tagged With: California, indie rock, Los Angeles, Pop, Rock, synth, United States

The Eiffels

Pitchfork proclaims The Eiffels are “on a quest to chart their own space between rock and pop.” Forbes describes their synth-rock sound as “neon grooves,” and Alternative Press hails their music as “anthemic and vivacious.” The Eiffels “More” was the opening track to Netflix’s hit movie The Kissing Booth 2, and their music has appeared […]

Interview with Imna Yaden – Never Stop Believing

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2022 8:09 pm Tagged With: Asia, Central Asia, India, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

Imna Yaden

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Imna Yaden about the latest music, technology, adapting during a pandemic and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music? Hello There ! I’m from Nagaland, India. I’m a pop artist however open to […]

Interview with Vini Vicious – Vultures

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2022 11:38 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Israel, Middle East, punk rock, Rock

Vinni Vicious-Vultures

While these days a duo is the modern representation of classic 4-piece rock bands, Vini Vicious justify their line up through their music. With a vacuum sealed, super-tight rhythm section, and two guitarists switch-hitting lead and rhythm parts, the band has refined their sound and dubbed it “Tragic Pop”. After performing and recording as a […]

Interview with The Cancellations – Born To Break My Heart

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2022 11:30 am Tagged With: indie rock, Nashville, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, Tennessee, United States

The Cancellations

The Cancellations are a band formed by Elijah Jones (The Constellations). In 2014, Elijah moved to Nashville from Atlanta for a change of life and scenery. In that time, he began writing music that reflected upon his life and past experiences. He formed Elijah Jones & The Tenderness with longtime friend, Erik Matthijs. The Tenderness […]

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