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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.

The Impersonators Deliver Well Crafted, Catchy, Jammin’ New Album, Life of Grant Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 21, 2021 10:50 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Europe, Finland, indie, indie pop, indie rock, pop rock, singer, songwriter

The Impersonators-Life of Grant

Even though it’s been a little while since we’ve heard anything new from Finland based The Impersonators, that does not detract from their status as veterans of these pages. Not only veterans of these pages, but long time master craftsmen of alternative pop rock jams. Let me explain. The duo received a Josie Award nomination […]

Interview with Defective Monk – Dirty Language

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 21, 2021 10:07 am Tagged With: Chicago, electronica, hard rock, Illinois, industrial, Metal, techno, United States

Defective Monk-Dirty Language

The sounds of Defective Monk encapsulate music all rolled into one angst-driven package, which Defective Monk refers to as “Anger-Techno” with a dash of industrial, techno, electronica, metal, hard rock, and sprinkles of dub, resulting in a truly distinct style. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Defective Monk about the latest music, challenges, technology […]

Rian Mac Returns With New Single, OverThinking Drops Soon, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 19, 2021 1:51 pm Tagged With: Alternative, California, indie pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Rian Mac-Overthinking

This isn’t Rian Mac‘s first rodeo on these pages. We’ve previously featured their music and published an interview! As a refresher, Rian Music is an Oakland based collective that puts out positive, uplifting vibes through music. Another impressive aspect of Rian Music’s work is their work with emerging artists, providing a platform for them to […]

Interview with Almost Sex – Lie Heartfelt

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 19, 2021 8:41 am Tagged With: folk pop, indie, indie pop, lo-fi, New York, New York City, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Almost Sex

In this interview spotlight, I spend a few moments chatting with Almost Sex about their latest music, the group’s formation, challenges 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 […]

Steve Markoff and Patricia Lazzara Are Back! Be Carried Away by the Sounds of Romance In Blue, Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 8, 2021 1:36 pm Tagged With: classical, composer, flute, Instrumental

Steve Markoff and Patricia Lazzara-Romances In Blue

Steve Markoff and Patricia Lazzara are back once again with their sophomore collaborative album (featuring multiple Grammy nominee Allison Brewster Franzetti on piano), Romances In Blue: An emotion-filled journey along the paths of life, love and relationships. Considering we’ve been “quarantined” for over a year, forced into close quarters with those we often have breaks […]

Alex Smart Prepares to Release Summer EP, Listen to Single Summer Rain Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 6, 2021 11:19 am Tagged With: Americana, Country, Folk, singer, songwriter, South Carolina, United States

Alex Smart

Greenville, South Carolina native songwriter Alex Smart is preparing to release his EP, Chapter 1, this summer. With a foundation in homegrown, organic Country and Americana, Alex delivers an impactful, radio ready single with Summer Rain. Receiving his first guitar at the age of 10, Alex’s passion for music was sparked at a very young […]

Dan Hamann Delivers Comedic Relief with New Album, Lumbering Grace Is Musical Medicine Created During Unprecedented Times

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 6, 2021 10:33 am Tagged With: Blues, comedy, Jazz, Rock, Seattle, singer, songwriter, United States, Washington

Dan Hamann-Lumbering-Grace

Seattle based creative Dan Hamann seamlessly blends comedy and music. Typically organizing live events to share his humor and uplifting energy, 2020 got in the way of all that. However, it’s creatives like Dan who give me hope and keep a smile on my face. Despite a microscopic virus shutting down the entire world, Hamann […]

Interview with Honeypot – ON The B Side

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 31, 2021 9:18 am Tagged With: classic rock, progressive rock, Rock, South Carolina, southern rock, United States

Honeypot-On The B Side

Frank Hartman, a lifelong student of classic rock bands and progressive rock icons like RUSH, Tool, and Alice in Chains, brings a uniquely Southern-rock twang into the music of Honeypot. His fans, whom he affectionately calls Honeypotheads, are music nerds, gearheads, comic book-and film-buffs. Debut LP On the B Side is now available! In this […]

Interview with The F-use – Chaser

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 31, 2021 9:01 am Tagged With: alternative rock, hard rock, indie rock, Nashville, Rock, Tennessee, United States

The F-use-Chaser

Nashville-based alternative rock artist, The F-use, announced the release of the long-awaited single, ‘Chaser‘. Matthew Estevez, the sole writer and performer behind the The F-use, had a unique break into the alternative scene after joining Reddit’s r/IndieMusicFeedback. The F-use’s previous single, ‘For The Love Of God‘, received Best Alternative Rock Song and also earned Estevez […]

Merit Maker Unleashes Uplifting, Hard Rockin’, Melodically Rich, Punk Infused Album – Judgement Calls Now Available!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 30, 2021 9:50 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Pennsylvania, pop punk, Punk, punk rock, Rock, United States

Merit Maker

Merit Maker is the solo project of creative mind and Philly native Joe Stanton who typically focuses on vocals and bass. To round out this punk infused album, Joe recruited the help of guitarist and vocalist Joe Venango and drummer Alex DiPasquale. This trio delivers an energetic, catchy, uplifting, melodically memorable collection of 10 songs […]

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