Album Reviews

This section includes a running list of the music reviews we publish. We also publish a lot of interviews, curate playlists, and podcast. Want to submit your music?

According to Bazooka Blend Rockabilly, Country, Zydeco and Vintage Pop Vibes, New Album Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 17, 2019 1:51 pm Tagged With: Americana, California, Country, Folk, United States

Fresh off two SAMMIES (Sacramento Music Awards) nominations for Best Folk/Bluegrass Band and Best Singer Songwriter, Northern California based neo-folk, vintage pop rockers According to Bazooka have delivered a roots rockin’ album that seamlessly blends elements of blues, zydeco, rockabilly, folk and retro pop melodies. The name of that album is The Devil’s In The […]

Australian Pop Artist Karamilk Makes Strong Debut with Gone, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 17, 2019 10:37 am Tagged With: Australia, dance, edm, Pop, singer, songwriter

Gone is the debut release from Australia based pop artist Karamilk and is now available via MGM Distribution. After a long night in the studio leaving me sleep deprived and dragging through my morning, Gone was the perfect mood and energy booster to help usher in my second wind! Give me a moment while I […]

Desi Hip Hop Brings Discovery of South Asian Hip Hop to the Forefront with OTT Video Streaming Platform

by Featured Guest May 17, 2019 9:38 am Tagged With: Asia, Hip Hop, rap

Hip Hop overtook Rock as the most streamed genre in the world and is now making waves across Asia. Although YouTube has been North America’s go-to platform for music video streaming, Asian audiences are finding it increasingly difficult to discover and consume the vast amounts of content coming from such a diverse region. DesiHipHop Inc, […]

Eddy Yang Releases New Single, On Our Way (Into The Night), American Glory Album Coming Soon

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 16, 2019 6:48 pm Tagged With: California, classic rock, indie rock, Los Angeles, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

It was not too long ago Eddy Yang made his debut on these pages. Yang is back with the lead single to his debut album. The single is titled On Our Way (Into The Night). The album is titled American Glory. Prepare to turn your car stereo up to max volume, roll down the windows, […]

Woven Green Lift It Up On Latest Single and New Album, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 9:14 am Tagged With: Folk, multi-instrumentalist, new age, Rock, singer, songwriter, World

Prepare to have your spirits lifted and mood boosted by Woven Green’s latest single Lift It Up, and even further, their album Into Bloom. Husband/wife multi-instrumentalist and songwriter duo Woven Green deliver a soul nurturing, spirit lifting blend of folk, rock, World and New Age styles for a passionate, emotion stirring wall of sound that […]

Doug Collins and the Receptionists Have A Conversation With My Heart on Latest Single, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 14, 2019 8:57 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Country, Minnesota, Pop, pop rock, singer, songwriter

Hailed as “one of the most brilliant songwriters to emerge from the Twin Cities in nearly two decades” by southernminn.com, Doug Collins has delivered a highly infectious, upbeat pop jam titled Conversation With My Heart off his latest album Good Sad News. Although the highlight of this article is Conversation With My Heart and its […]

Love & Rescue Release Great Sounding EP, Worth The Fight Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 12, 2019 11:24 am Tagged With: Americana, Country, South Carolina, United States

South Carolina based Love & Rescue have arrived with their second studio EP titled Worth The Fight. I can promise it is filled with top notch musicianship, larger than life hooks, memorable sound beds that stick with you and enough pop appeal to drive their songs beyond the genre limits of country or Americana. Worth […]

Gary Burk III Delivers Weekend Anthem, Friday Night Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 12, 2019 11:08 am Tagged With: Country, country pop, Pennsylvania, United States

Pennsylvania based country rocker Gary Burk III has delivered an apt anthem for any weekend throw down. His latest single, Friday Night, is now available! Inspired by old-time country radio while in his youth, Gary’s musical journey began at the age of 9. Naming Alabama, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan as some of his biggest […]

Clayton Morgan Joins Forces with Martone for Latest Single, Listen to Good Love Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 12, 2019 10:53 am Tagged With: dance, edm, Electronic, Texas, United States

An alumni of these pages, Clayton Morgan is back with yet another infectious, body moving jam featuring Martone. The song is titled Good Love and it is now available. For those who appreciate a mood boosting, spirit lifting, danceable jam to brighten their day, Good Love delivers. Featuring a smooth, soulful, upbeat sound bed, Good […]

Experience the Virtuosic Guitar Playing of Brady Novotny, Passions Collide Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 12, 2019 10:22 am Tagged With: guitar, guitarist, Pennsylvania, Rock, United States

At the tender of age of 10, Brady Novotny walked away from his first guitar lesson being told by the instructor that he should just give up now. However, in true rock and roll fashion, Brady pushed forward. Finding inspiration and motivation in the one known in rock and roll history books as Randy Rhoads, […]