Interviews

This area includes a running list of all the interviews we have published. We interview bands, venues, studios, business owners, producers, engineers, and any one else who spends a significant amount of time supporting independent music.

Interview with Niclas Tamas – Interstellar Surveillance

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 8, 2022 11:01 pm Tagged With: ambient, classical, composer, Electronic, Europe, Hungary, Instrumental, pianist, Piano, songwriter

Backed by years of experience as a pianist and programmer, Hungarian composer Niclas Tamas unique approach delivers a spellbinding arena of vastly contemplative escapism. The ambient pieces are built with intentional restricted and minimal resources influenced mainly by Eduard Artemyev, Igor Savin, Károly Cserepes and Biosphere. His music speaks volumes, connecting for its imaginative qualities […]

Interview with Alex Kramer – Cranes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 8, 2022 10:52 pm Tagged With: Alt-Country, Americana, Nashville, Rock, singer, songwriter, Tennessee, United States

Alex Kramer laments the ever-changing landscape of his hometown in the sweetly raucous Americana ballad Cranes. The native Nashvillian hopefully declares, no matter how much history and culture are threatened in the name of new development and cash windfalls, that the true spirit of the city lives on in song. Recorded at Layman Drug Company, the […]

Interview with Jonathan Ogden – When I’m Home

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 8, 2022 2:59 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic pop, indie, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Singer-songwriter Jonathan Ogden has released an intimate new single When I’m Home, featuring Molly Parden. The single is a stunningly intricate slice of warm, brooding folk that is bound to pull at heartstrings in no time. Jonathan and Molly’s beautifully whispered harmonies compliment each other effortlessly, creating a sound akin to the likes of Sufjan […]

Interview with H. John Wallum – Crossing Over

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 7, 2022 10:08 pm Tagged With: composer, Instrumental, pianist, Piano, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with H. John Wallum about the latest project, dream collabs, musical memories and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. What’s something you’d like readers to know about your latest project? Crossing Over is my latest collection of songs. Completed in May this year. As you can […]

Interview with the impliers – Cocoon

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 6, 2022 7:57 pm Tagged With: Alternative, Colorado, Electronic, indie, Psychedelic, singer, songwriter, United States

Dan Hartman and Charles Ingram of beautifully strange indie-rock band the impliers have a creativity pact that dates back to their high school days. The pair came up as bratty teenage punks in the storied Greenville, North Carolina scene. There, the twosome’s can-give-a-f#@$ indie-rock band was welcomed into the rarefied underground scene populated by members […]

Interview with Ryan David Orr – New Imperials

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 6, 2022 7:52 pm Tagged With: Alternative, alternative rock, Arizona, indie, indie rock, multi-instrumentalist, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Ryan David Orr about the latest project (New Imperials), challenges, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. New Imperials by Ryan David Orr Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music? I am originally from Oregon, but I have lived […]

Interview with King Jai – Houdini

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 6, 2022 7:28 pm Tagged With: Atlanta, Georgia, Hip Hop, rap, United States

King Jai has risen in the rap scene by an unusual tactic. His marketing strategy involved him walking with a billboard through his populous city of Atlanta, earning him the crown of “The Hardest Working Rapper In The Game.” His work ethic is apparent in his music, earning him a multi-year music distribution and TV […]

Interview with Imani – Become

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 6, 2022 4:56 pm Tagged With: dance, Ohio, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

What do you get when you put lightning, luxury and love in a bottle! Shake it up and out comes Imani Vanzap, social media’s number number 1 Auntie. Seemingly dropped to Earth by the angels themselves, Imani began her emergence as the result of 25 years of entertainment industry experience through her nephew, Erik Dillard […]

Interview with JonnyRay – Me+Myself+I=Us

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 6, 2022 4:45 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Pennsylvania, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

After playing in over 10 bands through the years, JonnyRay is back with vengeance rising above the filth. Grinding through it all he has built a solid foundation, not just as musician, but a song craftsman, producer, photographer, videographer, and guitarist with imagination and creative thinking in hopes to inspire. Years of experience and bittersweetness has led […]

Interview with Nils – Nine2Five

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 6, 2022 4:25 pm Tagged With: California, guitar, guitarist, Instrumental, jazz, Los Angeles, songwriter, United States

Nothing, not even a global pandemic, could stop Nils from once again dominating the radio airwaves with those trademark ultra-melodic, funky and infectious vibes that perfectly reflected the title of his 2020 album Caught in the Groove. Billboard declared the multi-talented guitarist, composer and producer the #1 Smooth Jazz Airplay Artist for all of 2021 on […]

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