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 Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics – State Of All Things

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 1:55 pm Tagged With: Blues, Canada, indie rock, Rock, Soul, Toronto

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics about the latest project (State Of All Things), challenges, motivations 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 […]

Interview with Sami Simon – Carry You With Me

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 1:47 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, Europe, Folk, Germany, singer, songwriter

Berlin-based singer-songwriter Sami Simon returns with another heartfelt new single, Carry You With Me. The single is a delicately weaved blend of soulful songwriting, textured indie-folk and subtle electronics. Opening intimately with Sami’s warm vocals and his acoustic guitar, Carry You With Me then grows into a cinematic soundscape of stunning musicality. Fans of the […]

Interview with Uberphonics – Body Buzz

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 1:38 pm Tagged With: Funk, Instrumental, jazz, Nashville, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, United States

From the beginning Uberphonics set out to create an experience that would absorb the listener by blending elements of Jam, Jazz, Funk, and Rock. After several improvised jam sessions the unit knew that they had something special, and since they have cultivated their sound into what has become become one of Nashville’s most innovative and […]

Interview with Brooke Moriber – Hello Happy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 1:27 pm Tagged With: Americana, Nashville, New York City, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Since the age of fifteen, Brooke Moriber has been writing and licensing her own original pop/country/rock music to network television and several soundtracks. Brooke’s remarkable ability to juggle her career as a recording artist and an actor has found her sharing the stage and screen with such performers as The Gin Blossoms, Cindy Lauper, Alan […]

Interview with Steff Reed – The Power of Love Experience

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 11:34 am Tagged With: multi-instrumentalist, New York City, Pop, producer, R&B, Rock, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

As a singer, songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist, Steff Reed bridges his love for music, social justice and education. In 2013 he was nominated for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award and taught a “Power of Love” workshop at NYU/Ed Sullivan Fellows. Behind the scenes, Reed’s songwriting/production collaborations with Trey Songz, Jhene Aiko, Eric Roberson, Swizz […]

Interview with Jeff Mamett – Carry Me Back

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 11:25 am Tagged With: Americana, Country, Folk, singer, songwriter

Jeff Mamett is an Americana singer/songwriter who sounds like Ernest Tubb meets Alan Jackson and George Strait. He is a storyteller, influenced by writers such as Guy Clark, John Prine and Mark Twain. Jeff’s songs have an authentic, earthy quality, sprinkled with wry humor. They unfold like 3 1/2 minute movies with soundtracks that merge […]

Interview with These Wolves – Beautifully Miserable

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 9:33 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, New Jersey, Rock, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with These Wolves about the newest project, motivations, challenges 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 Saddle […]

Interview with Lucas Roth – Floating Away

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 9:27 am Tagged With: edm, Hip Hop, Los Angeles, rap, United States

Detroit raised, Lucas Roth is now a Los Angeles-based rapper with a knack for a good time. He brings a fresh approach to the hip-hop/rap game, having lived through some wild experiences in his travels, college years and the more recent ones in California. Lucas prides himself on spreading positive energy through his music. In […]

Interview with Project BWQ – American Ghost

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 9:21 am Tagged With: indie rock, New Jersey, Progressive, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

BWQ is, roughly put, the spirit of building bridges and genuine connections. Always in search of something special, singer songwriter Darryl Joo works to craft distinctive and honest songs to bring together friends and collaborators. The songs are written with the intent of blending genres in an authentic and refreshing way. Darryl looks to employ […]

Interview with Black And Blue – Run To California

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 9:13 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, New York, Rock, United States

In this interivew spotlight, I chat with Black And Blue about their latest project, motivations, challenges 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.) Max: We are […]