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Interview with Kevin Campbell – Nostalgia

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 8, 2020 9:11 am Tagged With: Blues, California, Folk, Los Angeles, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

Kevin Campbell’s love of guitar and music started in a sixth grade music class. Unfortunately this love affair ended shortly there after when an incident involving his smart mouth, and an undeserving classmate got him banished to last chair for the rest of the year. Abandoning music altogether, Kevin navigated the oft taken route of […]

Interview with Danny Rose

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 6, 2020 10:59 am Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic folk, Australia, Folk, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Danny Rose about his 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 ? I’m from a little town in Australia called Deception Bay, I play Folk Music, Blues Music and […]

Interview with Brian S. Green – Campfire Songs of the Apocalypse

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 10, 2019 9:50 am Tagged With: Bluegrass, Canada, Folk, singer, songwriter

Brian S. Green is back with a new album, Campfire Songs of the Apocalypse. I love the concept. I love the art. I love the music. And I was fortunate enough to get a few moments of Brian’s time for the below interview! Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from […]

Geoff Gibbons Delivers Delightful, Pop Leaning, Acoustic Roots Rock on Follow You, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 25, 2019 2:24 pm Tagged With: acoustic rock, Americana, Canada, Folk, folk rock, Roots, roots rock, singer, songwriter

It’s always a pleasure when Geoff Gibbons pops up in my inbox. Geoff recently released his newest single. The title is Follow You. A veteran roots rocker, Gibbons leans into pop-friendly, radio-ready, acoustic rock territory with this delightful, uplifting, melodically rich and easily memorable jam. Geoff’s soothing vocals are backed by top notch musicianship. With […]

Gary Douglas Band Releases Powerful New Single and Video, Watch Deep In The Water (Redeux)

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 19, 2019 8:25 am Tagged With: Americana, Folk, folk rock, indie rock, roots rock, singer, songwriter

Gary Douglas Band has returned with a powerful new single and music video titled Deep In The Water (Redeux). This isn’t Gary’s first time gracing these pages, and we’re always excited when has new music to share. Deep In The Water shares the stories and struggles of Douglas’ legal battle against DuPont chemical company for […]

Interview with The Frampton Sisters – Birds of a Feather

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 12, 2019 12:10 am Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic folk, Folk, folk pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Indie folk duo The Frampton Sisters make their debut with the delicately weaved single, Birds Of A Feather, out now via Dharma Records. From the offset, sisters Freddie and Charlie Frampton’s effortlessly stunning harmonies take centre stage. Both singers’ rich, celestial vocals soar as they compliment each other, feeling instantly reminiscent of the likes of […]

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 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 […]

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

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 Mipso – People Change

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 4, 2019 4:06 pm Tagged With: Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, indie folk, North Carolina, Roots, United States

Accomplished roots outfit Mipso will be embarking on a UK/EU tour this fall. To celebrate, the quartet recently released their entrancing animated video for single People Change via AntiFragile. People Change once again showcases Mipso’s undeniable ability to write beautifully poignant indie-Americana with otherworldly instrumental flourishes throughout. The video is equally stunning, with the art […]

Interview with Jez Bonham – Mental Health

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 31, 2019 11:54 am Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic folk, Canada, Folk, indie folk, singer, songwriter

Jez Bonham has recorded a raw folk autobiography disguised as a passionate alternative/singer-songwriter record. His debut EP combines slow progressive acoustic/electric guitar with almost hidden powerful tempo and musical changeups. His lyrics and sound march you forward from summertime bliss to painful relationships to a tortured mind. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Jez […]