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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.

Interview with Slant Six

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 13, 2021 9:23 pm Tagged With: blues rock, Canada, hard rock, Rock, rock n roll, southern rock

Slant Six

Slant Six was created in late 2015, and was influenced by the roots of the ‘blues’, and the love of rock and roll. The writing of their songs reflects this love for different styles of music, old and new, which makes the Slant Six style unique and innovative. Slant Six is always a pleasure to hear and watch […]

Interview with Lucid Kay

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 13, 2021 9:09 pm Tagged With: Asia, Central Asia, Hip Hop, India, rap

Lucid Kay

Lucid Kay is an independent artist coming from the underrated suburban corners of the City of Dreams – Mumbai, India, bringing soul through the style of Hip-hop/R&B. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Lucid Kay about the music, the challenges, the technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are […]

TWOFEW Captures Essence of Relationships with Latest Release Fightin’ For – Music Video 5 Years in The Making

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 13, 2021 9:39 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Arizona, pop rock, Rock, United States

TWOFEW-Fightin For

With an authentic and dedicated approach to their craft, Phoenix based alt-pop-rock group TWOFEW have gone above and beyond to bring the music video for their latest single, Fightin’ For, to life. Allow me to explain. The video for Fightin’ For was carefully crafted over the course of 5 years…yes I just said 5 years, […]

Interview with Moni Grace – Tipsy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 13, 2021 9:14 am Tagged With: alt-pop, Boston, indie pop, Massachusetts, singer, songwriter, United States

Moni Grace

Moni Grace is the DIY solo project of a queer, biracial-black 24-year-old singer/songwriter based out of Boston, MA named Monica Whitlock. Through the genre emo/alternative pop, she is able to approach artistry in a conceptual and abstract way. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Moni Grace about the latest release, enduring these unprecedented times, and […]

Interview with the Bartells – 1972

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 10, 2021 10:40 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, pop rock, Rock, United Kingdom

The Bartells

Formed in March 2014, The Bartells have been prolifically writing and arranging an eclectic mix of original songs with influences right back to the start of rock ‘n roll, through The Jam, U2, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Britpop to Kings of Leon and Foo Fighters. The Bartells’ carefully crafted dynamic blend of songs, exude […]

Interview with Brian Mackey – Saturday Night Sleeping

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 10, 2021 9:44 am Tagged With: indie, indie pop, New York, New York City, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Brian Mackey

Singer-songwriter Brian Mackey returns with the release of his heartrending new single and video for Saturday Night Sleeping, out now! The song embodies the deep sentiment of losing a loved one in the battle against addiction and opioid abuse and draws from Mackey’s loss of his own son, Brian, to a heroin overdose on a […]

Interview with Nikki Chantal – Joker

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 10, 2021 9:34 am Tagged With: California, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Nikki Chantall-Joker

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Nikki Chantal about the latest music, challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) I have grown up […]

Interview with Sam MacAdam – Longsands

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 9, 2021 12:03 pm Tagged With: alt-folk, Alternative, Folk, Scotland, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Sam MacAdam-Longsands

Glasgow alt-folk singer-songwriter and harpist Sam MacAdam has released her second single, “Longsands”, now available on all streaming services.  The track explores disappointment and lost love, juxtaposed with a rare and perfect English sunny day, and uses dovetailing string entries to recreate the undulating North Sea, with the harp providing rhythmic stability throughout.“I wrote this […]

Interview with Scott Fisher – The Right Way

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 9, 2021 10:10 am Tagged With: California, folk rock, Los Angeles, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Scott Fisher-93 Million Miles

Following a thoughtful study of 1960’s and 70’s improvisational rock and folk rock with 2019 album Songs of Jerry Garcia and Others, Scott Fisher’s latest effort 93 Million Miles sees the artist forming into his own. Consisting of six original songs and three covers, Fisher creates a hybrid of old and new by mixing analog […]

Interview with Alphanaut – Shake the Rhythm

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 8, 2021 10:58 am Tagged With: jazz, progressive rock, Rock, United States

Alphanaut-Shake the Rhythm

Avant-garde Southern Californian music collective, Alphanaut, are back with a dynamic new track. ‘Shake The Rhythm’ follows the release of lead single, ‘Virtual Love,’ along with the announcement of their album coming October 15th. As the second single, the bright horn section lends a big band influence, while the pizzicato chorus hook adds a playful […]

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