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 Throw The Goat – The Joke’s On Us

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 7, 2018 1:19 pm Tagged With: California, Metal, Punk, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Throw The Goat about their latest project, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. The Joke’s On Us by Throw The Goat Where are you from and what style of Metal do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms […]

Interview with Juliana Hale – Overrated

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 7, 2018 1:12 pm Tagged With: Nashville, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Nashville-based Pop recording artist, Juliana Hale, has released her new single, the sonically adventurous “Overrated,” available now at all digital retailers and streaming outlets. The song is taken from Juliana’s EP, Small Talk, which is out this Friday, May 11th. Produced by Grammy Award-winner, Skidd Mills as well as Independent Music Award winner Billy Dawson, “Overrated” juxtapositions the vocal prowess […]

Interview with Scott Swain – It’s Too Late

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 3, 2018 1:16 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, Alternative, indie rock, singer, songwriter

Singer-songwriter Scott Swain prepares to release his captivating and compelling debut EP, Goodbye Country, Goodbye Home, on May 20th (2018) via Resonating Wood Recordings. There are two dimensions to this genre-defying EP, the main aspect being that the entire EP – including track order – is about Brexit. Swain is not ignorant to the fact […]

Interview with Case Wooton – 1404

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 3, 2018 1:10 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Nashville, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

When you hear “born and raised in Texas,” and “playing music in Nashville,” the words “alt-rock” and “indie” don’t exactly come to mind — but that’s what you’ll find if you listen to Case Wooton’s music. Though the Texas-native is an avid fan of the Texas country out of his hometown, he’s a little more […]

Interview with Heyse – The Present

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 30, 2018 3:15 pm Tagged With: China, Hip Hop, rap, United States, Washington DC

While in America, Hip Hop artist Heyse stayed low key and found it difficult to overcome the lack of a solid support system in his home of DC. However, upon moving to China as a teacher, he quickly realized there was a lot more to Hip Hop than the U.S. has to offer. Inspired by […]

Interview with Omer Goren – Electrockrat

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2018 2:01 pm Tagged With: Alternative, electro rock, Electronic, Israel, Middle East, progressive rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Omer Goren, aka Electrockrat, about his 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.) I’m […]

Interview with Jiggley Jones – Truth Seeker

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 26, 2018 1:52 pm Tagged With: Americana, Folk, folk rock, Pennsylvania, singer, songwriter, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with singer/songwriter Jiggley Jones about his 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). I’m from […]

Interview with The Split Seconds – Where Have All The Good Men Gone

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 25, 2018 10:48 am Tagged With: indie rock, pop punk, Punk, Rock, United States, Washington DC

Formed in 2015, The Split Seconds exploded onto the DC music scene combining the energy of late-70’s punk with undertones of rock and roll, ska, garage rock, and 60’s pop. Frontman Drew Champion, joined by drummer Sean Peterson, bassist Stephen Parsons, and guitarist Alex Massi, brought their sound to enthusiastic audiences at east coast punk […]

Interview with Across The Board – Sonic Boom

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 16, 2018 4:17 pm Tagged With: Americana, Canada, indie rock, pop rock

Across The Board (ATB) is an award-winning Canadian pop rock/Americana band of multi-instrumentalist musicians with over 300 Youtube videos, debut album, a concept EP and now a second full length album, SONIC BOOM, who seamlessly combine creative talents to push their pop-rock sounds to the edge of the rock ‘n roll envelope with harmonious power […]

Interview with Alezzandra – Bad Girl In Heaven, Good Girl In Hell

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 13, 2018 9:16 am Tagged With: Europe, singer, songwriter, Sweden, trip hop

Propelled by her female empowerment narrative, poetic lyrics, psychedelic textures and enticing and expansive voice, Serbian/Swedish international recording artist, Alezzandra, reveals her new single, “Bad Girl in Heaven, Good Girl in Hell” and introduces her rich spectrum of emotion and eroticism. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Alezzandra about the new release, motivations, challenges […]