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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 Todd Barrow – Country’s Just Cooler

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 7, 2020 11:28 am Tagged With: Country, singer, songwriter, Texas, United States

Todd Barrow

A chance encounter at Cook Children’s Medical Center is all it took to set Todd Barrow on his mission to revamp classic country with his signature modern twist. One day, an American Idol contestant was slated to perform for the patients at Todd’s place of employment, but the audio tech was nowhere to be found. […]

Interview with Nick (The Dream) Weaver

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 7, 2020 10:41 am Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic folk, Alaska, Folk, indie folk, singer, songwriter

Nick The Dream Weaver

Nick (the Dream) Weaver started playing guitar in 1976. His biggest inspiration was his older brother who played multiple instruments and was a folk singer/song writer. Nick started writing songs in the mid 1980’s and hasn’t slowed down since. His songs have been played on NPR, College Radio Stations, Indie Broadcasts and Internet radio world […]

Interview with Hollowed Sky – Strings

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 7, 2020 10:29 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Metal, progressive rock, Rock

Hollowed Sky-Strings

Hollowed Sky formed in November 2016. Berchielli, Bradshaw, and Rupertus were coming off of extended musical hiatuses after previous projects fizzled out. In all honesty, they were just looking to jam. Within seconds of the first jam session, the band knew they had stumbled onto something worthwhile. The jams started developing structures. They decided they […]

Interview with Lloyd James Fay – Idiocracy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 6, 2020 11:42 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Folk, Scotland, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Lloyd James Fay

Introspective troubadour Lloyd James Fay returns with the release of his upcoming EP Fake Depth, out 8th May 2020. Opening with forthcoming single Idiocracy, Fay’s tender and evocative vocal is able to soar instantly. Gentle guitar strums are paired with pulsating drum beats, setting the tone perfectly for this intimate, lo-fi rock release. Throughout the […]

Interview with Frans Bak – Parting

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 6, 2020 11:35 am Tagged With: classical, composer, Denmark, Europe, pianist, Piano

Frans Bak

Acclaimed Danish composer Frans Bak returns with his latest collection of transcendent vignettes. His compelling new album Piano is out on 29th May 2020 via Dharma Records. The album is inspired by the love and saviour of the same piano he played on as a child. When his own kids grew up he didn’t have […]

Interview with I am HER – Big Monster

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 6, 2020 11:28 am Tagged With: Alternative, alternative rock, lo-fi, post punk, Punk, United Kingdom

I am HER

Alt-punk outfit I am HER kick start 2020 with a punch as they released their angst-driven new single Big Monster in February. Opening with a simple yet driven force, front woman Julie Riley’s grit-fuelled vocals are able to soar. As the chorus arrives, so does the sparkling punk energy as fuzz-filled guitars are played with […]

The Impersonators Release Infectious Pop Rock Jam, Cloud Nine Now Available!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 6, 2020 10:06 am Tagged With: Europe, Finland, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

The Impersonators-Cloud Nine

The Impersonators have returned with yet another jammin’ single! This one is titled Cloud Nine and it might just be one of my favorite songs from this dynamic, Finland based songwriting duo. Having a knack for creating infectious melodies, Cloud Nine is no exception. With an upbeat rhythm, an energizing performance, and an easily memorable […]

Interview with Albert Kass – Darling

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 6, 2020 9:48 am Tagged With: alt-folk, California, folk rock, indie folk, indie rock, Los Angeles, singer, songwriter, United States

Albert Kass

Announcing the release of debut record, Young Old Man. The new album for indie alternative/folk artist Albert Kass was produced in his hometown of Los Angeles by Grammy nominated producer Billy Mohler.  Kass has returned to writing and performing after two careers and two decades: “Call me a late bloomer. All the perceptions were there. […]

Interview with Glotis

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 2, 2020 8:58 am Tagged With: indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

Glotis

With the release of his full length self titled album, Glotis takes a fresh approach to genre clashing to give the record a life all its own.  As the artist himself puts it, “It’s like bedroom pop with anger issues”. Lush with provocative production, a passionate and indie vocal approach, and deep synth overtones, the record boasts […]

Interview with Mark Rosal

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 2, 2020 8:51 am Tagged With: Canada, Folk, singer, songwriter

Mark Rosal

BC based, Canadian singer-songwriter Mark Rosal lists among his main influences,  Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Leonard Cohen, Gordon Lightfoot,  and Van Morrison. Each of Mark’s songs celebrates a unique story, an introspective look at the world around us and an in-depth view of life’s journey.                                         Mark has spent many years doing  psychotherapy therapy, exploring his […]

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