Interviews

This area includes a running list of all the interviews we have published. We interview bands, venues, studios, business owners, producers, engineers, and any one else who spends a significant amount of time supporting independent music.

Interview with CARVi – Vibe

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 11:51 am Tagged With: Brazil, electro-pop, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, South America

In this interview spotlight, I chat with CARVi about her latest release, challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) I am from Brazil but […]

Interview with The Vignatis – Let’s Hit The Road: Gypsybilly Vol. 3

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 7:33 am Tagged With: Alt-Country, Alternative, Americana, California, jazz, Los Angeles, rockabilly, United States

Los Angeles based band The Vignatis are an independent, hybrid American/French duo who have created a very unique and colorful sound/genre called “Gypsybilly”. Imagine Alternative Americana on steroids! The Vignatis have combined their American/French backgrounds blending Gypsy Jazz (a la Django Reinhardt), Rockabilly, Country and Jazz for an original, distinct, highly enjoyable listening experience. In […]

Interview with Johnny Stranger – P Is for Pompeii

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 7:22 am Tagged With: alternative rock, progressive rock, Rock, United States, Washington

Fiery and electric, “P Is For Pompeii” is a lightning bolt that strikes the listener with menacing energy and progressive musicianship. The song is quintessential Johnny Stranger, who sparked their underground following in their hometown of Olympia, WA in the mid-2000’s. Following the band’s breakup and a long struggle with depression, Singer/Songwriter Peter Anthony […]

Interview with Portnoy – Spotified

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 6:48 am Tagged With: Americana, Folk, folk rock, Israel, Middle East, United Kingdom

Formed between Manchester, UK, and Israel, PORTNOY is the culmination of two brothers, Israel & Mendy, making music together for as long as they can remember. Two out of nine kids in a very musical family, their body of work spans many genres and includes one album under a different band name ‘Learn To Love’ […]

Interview with Silque – When I Look At You It Feels Like Being Punched In The Face

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 6:39 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Denmark, electro rock, Europe, indie rock, Rock

Sometimes When I Look At You… is the first single from the Danish alt-rock band’s coming album which is due to be released in January 2020 – their follow-up to their last album Gloria. Silque has already received quite a bit of attention from the Danish music media. ‘Drive’, the first single from their EP […]

Interview with Tom Pino – Brooklyn

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2019 6:30 am Tagged With: acoustic rock, alternative rock, folk rock, New York City, singer, songwriter, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Tom Pino about his latest project, challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) So I’m originally from […]

Interview with CLO

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 9, 2019 9:47 am Tagged With: California, Los Angeles, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

New LA Starlet on the scene, CLO spoke with us about her next moves and her studio days. Hi Clo. How is your summer going? Hello! My summer is going amazing so far. I plan on finishing up my record, traveling, and playing shows when I can. Are you excited about new music coming out […]

Interview with Didda Joe

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 9, 2019 9:36 am Tagged With: California, Los Angeles, producer, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

We recently caught up with Indiana’s own, Didda Joe. A talented performer getting ready for a new release and a Tour this Fall. Didda Joe, tell us about your new music and inspiration in writing! Hey thanks for having me! Well this new material has really just been my ongoing story of moving to LA, […]

Interview with The Goldwyn Experiment – Avenue B, the Album and Web Series, Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 5, 2019 10:03 am Tagged With: Alternative, Blues, Canada, classical, Jazz, jazz fusion, Metal, multi-instrumentalist, Rock

The highly talented, multi-faceted, multimedia creator and musician known as The Goldwyn Experiment has arrived with his latest album Avenue B; the follow-up to Avenue A. Both albums are available on your favorite digital service provider. A fusion of genres with a strong foundation in the liberating space of jazz, The Goldwyn Experiment is spearheaded […]

Interview with Wlav – Anxiety & Apathy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 4, 2019 11:32 am Tagged With: avant garde, Electronic, Experimental, North Carolina, producer, United States

Ryan Allen aka Wlav got his start in music by producing DJ mixes for fans of his tumblr (whitelinesandversace), where he built a following after several viral posts. He released his first EP in 2015 and immediately began working on his debut album, 1001, which was released in Fall 2016. Before the end of 2017, […]