Articles by Joshua

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.

Inner Voices and Curious Choices, This New Album from Round About Really Jams, It Uplifts, It Energizes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2022 6:15 pm Tagged With: acoustic rock, indie pop, indie rock, Pop, pop rock, Rock, United States, Washington DC

I can’t seem to find anything wrong with the new album, Inner Voices & Curious Choices, by Washington DC pop rockers Round About. I’m serious! After the week I’ve had, Inner Voices & Curious Choices delivered the perfect blend of soothing, yet energizing, even uplifting, pop rock jams that revitalized my spirits and left me […]

Interview with Zen2muz – Pride

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2022 1:17 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, Illinois, indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Zen2muz about the music, adapting during these crazy times, 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? I’m from a small town in Midwest America called Jerseyville, which is in IL. So […]

Interview with Bradley Coomes – Communion

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2022 8:36 am Tagged With: Alternative, dream pop, indie, indie rock, Kentucky, Rock, shoegaze, singer, songwriter, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Bradley Coomes about the latest release (Communion), surviving the lock downs, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Communion by Bradley Coomes Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music? I’m originally from a tiny town called Owensboro in […]

Interview with Briana Dinsdale – I’ll Run To You

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2022 8:29 am Tagged With: Australia, blues rock, Country, country rock, singer, songwriter

At only 18 years of age, Briana Dinsdale is an independent modern country music singer-songwriter based in Brisbane. Her first album, ‘beginnings’ was released in January 2021 blending sounds of Country, Americana and Blues to create 12 unique songs. Produced by ARIA nominated Louise Wheatley from Wheatley Street Productions, the LP has been played worldwide […]

Interview with Chambalguy – Sun Is Gonna Shine

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2022 8:13 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Asia, Central Asia, India, indie, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Chambalguy about the latest release (Sun Is Gonna Shine), adapting during worldwide lock downs, 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? I was born and brought up in a small town […]

Interview with The April Fools – Wonderland

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2022 8:03 am Tagged With: Americana, classic rock, folk rock, Maryland, Minnesota, Rock, Texas, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with members of The April Fools about their latest project Wonderland, adapting during a 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? The April Fools are Minneapolis, MN based, but Ben Kaplan […]

Interview with Jewel Lasrado – Heavens

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 11, 2022 9:48 am Tagged With: Asia, Central Asia, India, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Jewel Lasrado about the music, adapting during worldwide lock downs, 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? I’m from Bengaluru, India. My style of music rock and pop. How did you […]

Interview with Lyrical Justifier – Roll of the Dice

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 11, 2022 9:37 am Tagged With: Hip Hop, New Jersey, rap, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Lyrical Justifier about the latest music, surviving 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? I’m from Newark, NJ but I’m based out of Hillside, NJ with the help of […]

Interview with Raven King – The Great Divide

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 4, 2022 9:00 am Tagged With: alternative rock, art rock, grunge, indie rock, Rhode Island, Rock, United States

Rhythmically intriguing and poetically profound, Raven King has a sound that is striking to the ear. The eccentric musical duo defies any certain genre-type, pulling different styles of rock, grunge, indie, and groove into their music. In the lead up to their March 25th album release, Veni Vedi Verti, the band has released a brand […]

Interview with Harold T. Johnson, Sr. – Jesus Lifted Me Higher

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 2, 2022 11:03 am Tagged With: Christian, gospel, jazz, R&B, singer, songwriter, Texas, United States

Harold T. Johnson Sr., whose music career started in 1955, is an accomplished Producer, Writer and Arranger. Harold is a California State University Dominguez Hills Graduate, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education. He is a Gold Album recipient for Thelma Houston’s “Anyway You Like It” Album and the 5 th Dimension “Star […]

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