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The Unlimited Brief: First Prison Sentence for Streaming Fraud, a Grammy Boycott, and Six Indie Discoveries

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 11, 2026 8:00 am

The Unlimited Brief - Music News and Discovery

Week of October 4–10, 2026 Welcome to our debut episode of The Unlimited Brief, a weekly roundup of music industry news and independent music from Unlimited Sounds Radio and Indie Music Discovery.com. This week a federal judge handed down the first prison sentence for streaming fraud, the government opened an inquiry into the problem the […]

Interview with Balaji Raao – Dasa Gaanamrutha

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 21, 2026 12:19 pm Tagged With: classical, composer, India, World

Balaji Raao-Dasa Gaanamrutha

Every once in a while a special project like Balaji Raao’s Dasa Gaanamrutha album lands in my inbox. Something outside the norm, something distinct, something with substance and deep meaning, especially to those who truly understand the history, the stories, and the culture that inform and inspire the music. In today’s interview spotlight, I chat […]

Interview with Janet Noh – Growing Up With You

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 24, 2026 12:00 pm Tagged With: classical, composer, New York, New York City, Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, United States

Janet Noh-Growing Up With You

Janet Noh has become a regular on these pages. While in L.A. for NAMM and then GRAMMY week, I crossed paths with Janet more than once. There’s a fun story behind this… While at NAMM, my wife was excited to see a certain artist perform on the Sheraton stage. Being the awesome husband I am, […]

Interview with Eddie Canyon – Id10t

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 21, 2026 10:34 am Tagged With: Arkansas, Hip Hop, rap, United States

Eddie Canyon

Sometimes I come across a recording artist and songwriter who seems to be running in parallel to a previous life I lived. When these rare moments happen, its safe to say the music resonates 99.9% of the time. That’s definitely the case with Eddie Canyon and his vinyl-only release, Id10t. I have a copy of […]

Interview with Parmy Dhillon – Nashville

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 10, 2026 11:10 am Tagged With: Australia, country rock, indie rock, Nashville, pop rock, singer, songwriter

Parmy Dhillon-NASHVILLE

Parmy Dhillon’s performance on Nashville is fueled to the max with a whole lotta soul, strong melodies that pull on your emotions, impactful production quality, and the sounds of a man living his dreams in Nashville, Tennessee. In this interview spotlight, I’m stoked to introduce you to Parmy Dhillon and his latest single, Nashville. We […]

Interview with Rusty Reid (& the Unreasonables) – Piece of the Action

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 25, 2025 9:10 am Tagged With: Rock, rock n roll, singer, songwriter, United States

Rusty Reid-Piece of the Action

Today I’m happy to welcome back Rusty Reid to these pages. It’s been a while since we first chatted but it’s always great to catch up and share new music from artists we’ve previously featured. Rusty Reid & the Unreasonables have an album out titled Once Upon A Time In Houston There Was a Rock […]

Interview with The Funky Ducklings – Music Education Through Experience at The International School of Samui

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 19, 2025 1:39 pm Tagged With: Asia, Pop, Rock, Thailand

The Funky Ducklings-Album1

The Funky Ducklings are part of the International School of Samui in Thailand. Students learn how to perform and record music by performing and recording music, imagine that! The Funky Ducklings Album.1 is out now. In this interview spotlight, I chat with educators and students from The Funky Ducklings. Be sure to read through for […]

Interview with Sean T. MacLeod – Romeo

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 16, 2025 12:34 pm Tagged With: indie, Ireland, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Sean MacLeod-Romeo

Not only does Sean T. MacLeod make great, memorable music, he also has great stories and experiences. Today I want to bring attention to his latest single, Romeo, and latest album, New Start. In this interview spotlight, Sean and I chat about surviving this chaotic world, working with Paul Barrett, his earliest music memories, and […]

Bill See’s First Album In a Decade, “Bow to No One” is a Must Listen

by KC West August 28, 2025 6:50 am Tagged With: acoustic rock, California, Folk, folk rock, Los Angeles, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Bill See-Bow To No One

Author and musician Bill See just released his first album in over a decade – Bow To No One. And if you like alternative-folk music, this is definitely something you need to listen to. This album is essentially a guide for surviving today’s version of America. This album came at a much needed time, and […]

Kristen Anzelc’s “When I Was Down” is Fire!

by KC West August 18, 2025 3:09 pm Tagged With: indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

What’s up y’all? Today I am going to talk about Kristen Anzelc’s new EP “When I Was Down“, and let me tell you, it is one of the most enjoyable projects I’ve heard so far this year! Each song tells a story, and guides listeners through a healing journey, showing people the power that comes […]

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