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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 Marella – I Think She’s In Love With Me

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 7, 2024 12:16 pm Tagged With: California, indie pop, Los Angeles, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Marella

Daniel Marella is an emerging singer/songwriter within the Southern California rock and roll scene, making waves with a fearless fusion of boldness and sincerity. Originally hailing from the Bay Area, his music weaves his experiences, blending the demanding expectations of academia and extracurricular pursuits, along with the memorable moments from his beer-soaked years as a […]

Interview with The Starling Effect – A Strange Habit of Disappearing

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 7, 2024 12:10 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, Canada, indie rock, Rock, shoegaze

The Starling Effect

In this interview spotlight, I chat with The Starling Effect about their latest project (A Strange Habit of Disappearing), AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. A Strange Habit of Disappearing b/w Blueskiesgrey by The Starling Effect This AI thing is getting way out of control. I […]

Interview with Hazel Gaze – Who’s Sorry Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 1, 2024 12:00 am Tagged With: Americana, classic rock, New York, New York City, Rock, rock n roll, United States

Hazel Gaze-Who's Sorry Now

In this interview spotlight, we catch up with Hazel Gaze to chat about the latest single/video (Who’s Sorry Now), the songwriting process, how the 70s inspired this song, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. What inspired the lyrical theme behind “Who’s Sorry Now”? Can you share any personal experiences or influences […]

Interview with M. Vaughan – Tire Swing

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 30, 2024 11:31 am Tagged With: Electronic, Europe, indie, lo-fi, Pop, Portugal, producer

M-Vaughan-Keep-in-Touch-EP-Cover

In this interview spotlight, I chat with M. Vaughan about the upcoming EP (Keep in Touch), AI in music, choosing a favorite song of all time, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Keep in Touch by M. Vaughan This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using […]

Interview with Dela Kay – Nasty

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 30, 2024 11:24 am Tagged With: indie pop, Nashville, Pop, pop rock, singer, songwriter, Tennessee, United States

Dela-Kay-Nasty

Dela Kay, who hails from the vibrant music scene of Nashville, TN, draws inspiration from artists such as The Maine, Maggie Lindemann, Paramore, and Avril Lavigne. “Nasty” follows the success of her previous singles, “IDWTAY” and “Let You Down,” which have amassed over 210K streams and secured a spot on Shazam’s Best New Music Apple Playlist. Dela Kay, who identifies as a songwriter first […]

Interview with Luke Fraser – The Curse

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 30, 2024 11:09 am Tagged With: indie pop, London, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Luke Fraser

London-based singer-songwriter Luke Fraser has had a diverse journey in the world of music. A prolific performer, Luke played in various bands over the years, before embarking on his own solo journey. The result of this was the creation of his genre-defying debut album Moth Eaten Romeo, released in October 2022. The record showcased Luke’s […]

Interview with KickBoy – Ick Boy and Upcoming Tour Dates

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 25, 2024 12:00 am Tagged With: indie rock, Punk, punk rock, Rock, United Kingdom

EP - Ick Boy - KickBoy Cover

KickBoy are the chaotic “milk-punk” 5-piece from South London, brewed with influences of The B-52’s, Parquet Courts and The Garden. They invite you into their bizarre world of diverse punk flavours. In this interview spotlight, I chat with KickBoy about their latest project, AI in music, dream collabs, and more. The band will be touring […]

Interview with Jess Silber – It Hurts To Love A Woman

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 16, 2024 11:35 am Tagged With: Folk, indie folk, singer, songwriter, United States

Jess Silber-It Hurts To Love A Woman

Musician and filmmaker, Jessica “Jess” Silber, has released her first music video, “It Hurts to Love a Woman“. The video was a winner at the Global Music Awards, The IndieFEST Film Awards, a finalist at the New York Short Film Festival, a semi-finalist at Blow-Up Arthouse Filmfest, a nominee at the LA Independent Women Film […]

Interview with Noam Peri – Darling, I Would

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 16, 2024 10:05 am Tagged With: California, indie rock, Los Angeles, Rock, United States

Darling, I Would - Noam Peri - Artwork

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Noam Peri about the latest music, AI, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being sad. You can […]

Interview with Maya J – Princess

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 11, 2024 6:21 pm Tagged With: Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, United States

Maya J-Princess

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Maya J about her new release (Princess), AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Tell us a bit about your newest single “Princess,” what is the back story? “Princess” is a song for all the princesses out there. Sweetness and […]

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