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Interview with Poetica – Unconditional

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 1, 2022 10:49 am Tagged With: classical, Folk, jazz, New York, New York City, Poetry, singer, songwriter, Spoken Word, United States

Poetica is the latest project from alt folk composer, producer, poet, and singer/songwriter Rachael Sage. Pulling from spoken-word touchstones like Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith, and Laurie Anderson, Poetica’s self-titled debut plays at the edges of genres and song structures, moving effortlessly between folk, jazz, and classical influences. Working with her longtime cellist Dave Eggar, along […]

Interview with Danny Dalah – Mr. Self-Sabotage

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 31, 2022 11:15 am Tagged With: California, comedy, indie, Los Angeles, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Danny Dalah is an LA-based musical comedian, who has performed at The Comedy Store, The Ice House, and even some dude’s garage. He has released three comedy singles and matching music videos. Mr. Self-Sabotage is his first comedy album that will be released on Valentine’s Day (2/14/22). In this interview spotlight, I chat with Danny […]

Interview with Nicole Sanzio – In Transit

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 31, 2022 10:06 am Tagged With: classical, composer, Instrumental, New Jersey, United States

Long-time music industry insider Nicole Sanzio has released her debut Neo-classical instrumental single, “In Transit.” Composed by Nicole Sanzio and engineered by Phillip Lewis, the self-written original piano composition serves as a representation of various themes surrounding her experiences. The title applies to the process of completing the project as much as it does Sanzio’s […]

Interview with Joyslam – Spirit Star

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 28, 2022 1:12 pm Tagged With: Canada, Funk, Indigenous, Pop, Reggae, Rock, singer, songwriter

Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music? Based out of Toronto, Joyslam is Canada’s premiere Aboriginal (Mohawk) Recording Project created by Solo Artist RJ Martine. Joyslam continues to delight music fans of ALL genres with their unique brand of high energy movin’, groovin’, Aboriginal Funk Rock, Dance & Pop […]

Interview with OffbeatKarma – What

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 28, 2022 9:23 am Tagged With: Asia, Central Asia, Hip Hop, India, rap

In this interview spotlight, I chat with OffbeatKarma about the latest music, adapting during a pandemic, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and how do you describe your style of music? I am a Keralite hailing from Mumbai. I was into beats since birth which soon […]

Interview with Sleeplore

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 26, 2022 1:17 pm Tagged With: Alternative, alternative rock, Experimental, indie rock, Pennsylvania, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Scranton-based, alternative experimentalist, Clyde Rosencrance, has released his debut EP as Sleeplore. “Sleeplore” (self-titled) builds upon the success of previously released singles, which caught the ear of outlets like ‘Alternative Press’, with an EP that collectively embodies the origination of the Sleeplore sound. The EP was completed with the help of multi-Grammy award winning mastering […]

Interview with Yenner – Disassociation

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 26, 2022 12:32 pm Tagged With: Electronic, house, Ireland, producer, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Originally from County Down Northern Ireland but located in Belfast, DJ and multi-faceted creative. Yenner has been slowly becoming a talking point in the electronic, down tempo scene. Starting in the indie genre and growing an audience through Twitter and blogs, Yenner’s message of expressing and spreading what is referred to as “the Yen” has […]

Interview with RickStarr – Tax Season

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 25, 2022 11:17 am Tagged With: Alabama, Hip Hop, rap, United States

Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, RickStarr currently has 4 albums under his belt and recently made his acting debut in the TV series Tax Season. In this interview spotlight, we chat about the new show, the new music video, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from […]

Interview with Aditya Rao – Star City

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 25, 2022 11:02 am Tagged With: Asia, Central Asia, dream pop, India, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

Aditya Rao is an alternative singer-songwriter/drummer from Chennai, India who pulls inspiration from bands like Twenty One Pilots and Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Aditya has won multiple cultural music competitions around the city of Chennai as a drummer and guitarist. He also made it into the top 15 of IIT Saarang’s prestigious music competition, Decibels. […]

Interview with Wild The Coyote – 7 Roses

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 25, 2022 9:56 am Tagged With: Americana, California, folk rock, indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Hollywood’s favorite outlaw, Wild the Coyote, just released his latest country-rock EP, 7 Roses. The EP offers a personal look into Coyote’s complex relationship with his hometown and the emotional process of leaving the past behind him. “7 Roses is for the 7 days when I wrote 7 stories about the emotions that carried me […]