Articles by Joshua

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 Waking Stone – Still Living In War

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 4, 2024 1:00 pm Tagged With: adult contemporary, classic rock, indie rock, Rock, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Waking Stone about the latest music, AI in art, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being sad. […]

Interview with Blackwood – Release Me

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 1, 2024 3:47 pm Tagged With: hard rock, Nashville, Rock, Tennessee, United States

Blackwood is a hard rock band from Nashville, Tennessee that formed in 2021 as a studio project that evolved into the power of what is now known as Blackwood! From the powerful vocal prowess of singer Chris O’Brien, sultry riffs from both Keith White and Chris O’Brien, thunderous low end provided by Steve Burgess and […]

Interview with Venus Loves Mars – VLM4EVER

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 1, 2024 1:05 pm Tagged With: Americana, Austin, classic rock, Rock, roots rock, Texas, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Venus Loves Mars about the latest music, AI, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. VLM4EVER by Venus Loves Mars AI (aka Artificial Intelligence aka Chat GPT 4.0)… How is it changing the music world? What are your thoughts about this new trend? […]

Interview with Purusa – Memory

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 1, 2024 11:55 am Tagged With: classic rock, indie rock, Oregon, Rock, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Purusa about the latest release, AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. AI (aka Artificial Intelligence aka Chat GPT 4.0)… How is it changing the music world? What are your thoughts about this new trend? I have heard snippets or […]

Interview with Paul Marotto – Anthem for the Forgotten

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 1, 2024 11:10 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Pennsylvania, Rock, shoegaze, singer, songwriter, United States

Paul Marotto is a musician based in the Philadelphia area. Paul is very open about his experiences fighting through addiction and mental illness; and dedicates his music to anyone battling through the same things. His latest song “Anthem for the Forgotten” focuses on people affected by the recent opiate epidemic and is his own self […]

Interview with Fortunato – The Coalition

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 1, 2024 10:25 am Tagged With: Canada, Hip Hop, rap

In this interview, I chat with Fortunato about AI in art, dream collabs, the latest music, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. The Coalition by Fortunato x The Dirty Sample This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country […]

Interview with Judd Harris – Since You’ve Been Gone

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 31, 2024 9:52 am Tagged With: indie pop, Louisiana, New Orleans, Pop, retro, retro pop, singer, songwriter, United States, vintage pop

American Idol alum and Music Mafia Radio’s 2023 Male Artist of the Year Judd Harris delivers a retro, horn-infused, New Orleans R&B anthem aimed at winning back a lover after a few too many bone-headed decisions drove them away. Fans of artists like Fats Domino and Professor Longhair will recognize Harris’ Big Easy roots, and his distinctive soulful vocals lend […]

Interview with Max Blansjaar – Anna Madonna

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 31, 2024 9:44 am Tagged With: Amsterdam, Brooklyn, indie rock, New York, New York City, Rock, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I spend some time chatting with Max Blansjaar about the latest music, dream collabs, AI in art, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs […]

Interview with Ollie Gullick – American Teeth

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 30, 2024 8:31 pm Tagged With: Boston, London, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom, United States

In this interview spotlight, I catch up with Ollie Gullick to discuss the latest music, dream collabs, AI, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being sad. […]

Interview with Las Nubes – Tormentas Malsanas

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 7, 2024 3:03 pm Tagged With: Alternative, Florida, garage, Punk, shoegaze, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Las Nubes about the latest release, AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being sad. […]