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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 Joe Olnick – Iguana

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 11, 2019 11:34 pm Tagged With: blues rock, classic rock, Funk, indie rock, Pennsylvania, Rock, United States

The Joe Olnick Band

The Joe Olnick Band is a quartet that writes and performs original, groove-based instrumental jazz/funk, in the vein of  the New Mastersounds, Phish and Medeski Martin & Wood.  The band takes themes from their recordings and jams them out live for a unique experience.  They will interpret at least a couple of covers in each set, but are […]

Interview with The Brilliance – World Keeps Spinning

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 11, 2019 11:21 pm

The-Brilliance-World-Keeps-Spinning

In this interview spotlight, I chat with John Arndt of The Brilliance about the latest music, technology, 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 genre classifications.) We […]

Interview with Hotknife vs Mister Tee – Electro Soul

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 11, 2019 11:15 pm Tagged With: disco, Electro, Electronic, Funk, house, Scotland, Soul, techno, United Kingdom

Hotknife vs Mister Tee

After a year in the studio, Hotknife vs Mister Tee have emerged with their self-titled debut album of 12 tracks that you’ll want to put into heavy rotation. Fusing elements of disco, funk, soul, and EDM, they describe their singular sound as “electro soul for the masses.” It is the kind of music that not […]

John Vento Releases Next Single from Love, Lust & Other Wreckage, Watch Video for Baby Blues Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 11, 2019 10:45 pm Tagged With: indie rock, Pennsylvania, Rock, roots rock, singer, songwriter, United States

John Vento

John Vento returns with the next single and music video for Baby Blues off his latest album Love, Lust & Other Wreckage. Featuring a soothing, reflective acoustic guitar progression, Baby Blues is a roots rockin’ single which builds from simple voice and acoustic guitar into a more layered and nuanced soundscape which sets the mood […]

Flat River Band Go Tell It On The Mountain, Get Your Holiday Playlist Ready!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 11, 2019 10:30 pm Tagged With: Americana, Bluegrass, Christian, christmas, Country, Holiday, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Flat River Band

Get yourself in the holiday spirit with Nashville based Flat River Band’s country/bluegrass energetic rendition of Go Tell It On The Mountain. Trust me when I say this song jams! Featuring sweet sounding saxophone, an upbeat rhythm, strong vocal harmonies, and a whole lot of fun energy, Go Tell It On The Mountain by Flat […]

Interview with Adam Wendler – South

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 11, 2019 10:18 pm Tagged With: Europe, Folk, folk pop, Germany, indie folk, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter

Adam Wendler-South

Adam Wendler is an independent multi-instrumentalist from Ontario, Canada, currently based in Berlin, Germany.  Ever since picking up the guitar at the age of 15, Adam has been writing songs, dedicated to sharing his music with the world.  At only 27 years old Adam has independently released three solo albums, ‘All or Nothing’ (2018), ‘Never […]

The Impersonators Return with Infectious Melodies, Memorable Lyrics on Circus

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 11, 2019 10:01 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, Europe, Finland, indie rock, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

The Impersonators - Circus

This isn’t The Impersonators first time gracing these pages. In fact, they’ve been on these pages multiple times packing a sonic punch of alternative rock vibes and melodically rich pop aesthetics which results in uplifting songs with a heavy dose of (radio friendly) replay value. Needless to say, The Impersonators are one of those bands […]

Interview with Eliza Shaddad – Girls

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 4, 2019 4:35 pm Tagged With: dream pop, indie pop, London, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

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Confessional singer-songwriter Eliza Shaddad gets poignantly nostalgic in new single, Girls, out on now via Big Indie Records. An ode to one of Eliza’s oldest friends, Girls is a refreshingly candid take on what it’s like to grow up in an all girls school and the relationships you build. Talking about the track, Eliza elaborates, […]

Interview with The Very Lazy Sundays – Sometimes A Broken Heart

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 4, 2019 4:23 pm Tagged With: acoustic pop, Folk, folk pop, indie folk, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

The Very Lazy Sundays

Indie-folk quartet The Very Lazy Sundays make their 2019 debut with the release of their compassionate new single Sometimes A Broken Heart, out on now. The single is filled with twinkling melodies and flawless harmonies from the offset. Front man Diyar Abdullah’s rich, warm vocal compliments his emotive storytelling charm effortlessly, creating a sound akin […]

Interview with Dani Sylvia – Lithium

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 4, 2019 4:15 pm Tagged With: electronica, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Dani Sylvia

Celestial singer-songwriter Dani Sylvia released her majestic new single Lithium in September via Little Misery Records. The single is a brooding slice of atmospheric electronica from the offset. Combining shimmering melodies with smooth, sultry vocals, Lithium feels instantly reminiscent of the likes of BANKS or VÉRITÉ’s ability to create undeniably entrancing soundscapes. Dani’s lyrics are […]

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