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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.

Ámaris Wen Embraces New Beginnings on New Album, Dream World Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 23, 2020 3:57 pm Tagged With: London, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United Kingdom

Amaris Wen

Discovering and uncovering her passion for electronic music in drama school while studying dance, London based Ámaris Wen is a multi-faceted creative talent: singer, songwriter, producer, actor. Falling somewhere on the spectrum among downtempo future soul, neo-soul and electronic-infused, ambient R&B, Ámaris released her first album in 2014. Now, in 2020, she arrives with her […]

It’s Okay (Not To Be Okay)…Amen to THAT!!!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 23, 2020 3:34 pm Tagged With: acoustic folk, Folk, folk pop, indie folk, singer, songwriter

Abby K-Its_Okay-Cover

I have always found “okay” boring. I mean, seriously, what excitement can one extract from just being “okay”. It seems so….so….blah to me. That’s why the message in Abby K‘s newest single, It’s Okay (Not To Be Okay), really resonates. When the world has turned into a circus of uncertainty, elite power games, and civil […]

Interview with Toy – New Day

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 20, 2020 10:00 am Tagged With: Georgia, gospel, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

Toy-New Day

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Toy about her 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’m originally from New Jersey […]

Interview with Jamie Blackburn – Here Kitty Kitty

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 20, 2020 9:54 am Tagged With: blues rock, indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Jamie Blackburn

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Jamie Blackburn about this 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’m from the Isle […]

Interview with Paul Mark & The Van Dorens – Gravity

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 15, 2020 11:41 am Tagged With: alternative pop, Blues, indie pop, New York, New York City, pianist, Piano, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Paul Mark-Gravity

“Gravity“, Paul Mark’s 11th commercially-released album, picks up on the genre-expanding sounds of his critically-praised “Stowaways” CD and sends them into a new creative orbit. Rolling from barroom singalongs to sweeping ballads then detouring into back alley blues rock, “Gravity” is a relentless shake-up of Americana music sounds that are impecably coupled with Mark’s trademark, […]

Interview with Amaze – Anthropology (Intl Starz Records Label)

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 8, 2020 11:31 pm Tagged With: Africa, Reggae, World, Zimbabwe

Intl Starz Records

Intl Starz have embraced the Arts and Music, as these are effective tools that encourage and promote the vibrant diversity and creative expression in the performing arts.  We have expanded our music opportunities and exposure to international audiences, encouraging international cultural exchange, enhancing the creative and professional development of other international musicians by providing connections with others around the world. […]

Interview with Kellie-Anne Poirier – Legacy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 8, 2020 9:32 pm Tagged With: Canada, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, Soul

Kellie-Anne Poirier

Kellie-Anne Poirier shares the below about her single Legacy, ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a degenerative disease that tackles the nervous system and weakens muscles, impacting physical function. Nerve cells break down, which reduces functionality in the muscles they supply. It’s very rare and there’s no cure as of now. My friend […]

Interview with Loz Tinitoz – Diese Zeit

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 8, 2020 9:24 pm Tagged With: Europe, Germany, indie rock, Punk, punk rock, Rock

Loz Tinitoz

In this interview spotlight, I chat with singer Timo Januschewski from German based Loz Tinitoz. We discuss 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 […]

Interview with Happy Curmudgeons – Soulsville (and a lot more jam)

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2020 11:55 am Tagged With: Americana, Folk, folk rock, Rock, rock n roll

Happy Curmudgeons

In this interview spotlight, I catch up with IMD alumni Happy Curmudgeons to catch up since the release of their album Meant 2 Be and what’s been happening since. Be sure to check out the video for Soulsville below. Full Q&A along with links and more music below. How has the response to your previous […]

Interview with Kaijin Solo – Universal Love

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2020 11:30 am Tagged With: Australia, classic rock, indie rock, progressive rock, Rock, rock n roll, singer, songwriter

Kaijin Solo-Universal Love

Kaijin Solo is a contemporary singer/songwriter based on the NSW Central Coast with a blues rock influence. Universal Love is an experiment in letting other people find their way into his music. The idea came about from jamming original songs live with a host of different people on the local open mike circuit. The result is […]

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