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 Nicholas Chim – The Greatest Enemy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 16, 2016 1:53 pm Tagged With: Asia, Singapore, singer, songwriter

Nicholas Chim is a singer-songwriter from Singapore who has been performing with his guitar, since 1999. He has 2 solo albums out and 4 with his previous band Vertical Rush. His seventh release “The Greatest Enemy” is out now on iTunes, Bandcamp and Spotify! In this interview, we have a virtual pow wow with Nicolas […]

Interview with Jesse Ruben – First Day of Summer

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 16, 2016 9:36 am Tagged With: Folk, New York City, singer, United States

The message that Brooklyn singer/songwriter Jesse Ruben has been spreading through his music is simple and direct. I can. You can. We Can. When Jesse originally wrote his song “We Can“, he had just run the NYC Marathon and hoped to inspire people to start running. As it turns out, his message was meant to […]

Interview with Coastal – Stray Dog

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 16, 2016 9:22 am Tagged With: indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

Coastal is the latest indie rock project from singer/songwriter Nic Grunewald. Drawing on inspiration and musical talent from around the country, Coastal is the result of a large artistic collaboration. Including artists such as Athens-based guitarist Steven Spiegel, DC-based singer Holroyde, and a number of California musicians.In this interview, we chat with Nic about his […]

Interview with Nature of Wires/CountessM – Perfect Menagerie

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 15, 2016 3:44 pm Tagged With: California, Electronic, United Kingdom, United States

Originally formed in 1986 by Gary Watts and Andrew Stirling-Brown, Hereford-based electronic band Nature of Wires toured regularly until 1994, playing a mixture of covers & originals; self-releasing their debut Modus Operandi album in 1993. In November 2014, Gary began composing music again, later forming an unlikely partnership with Maren Northway, otherwise known as CountessM […]

Interview with Matto Rules – Tonight

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 15, 2016 1:37 pm Tagged With: electro rock, Rock, Switzerland

After winning over festival crowds in their native Switzerland & picking up national radio and TV attention there, sleek electro-rockers Matto Rules are turning their attentions to the rest of the world. Tonight is a pulsating introduction to a band that have built a loyal European fanbase with their slick mix of pop melodies, electronica […]

Interview with Kathleen Lee – Nice Kind of Pain

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 15, 2016 1:08 pm Tagged With: Australia, Folk, Melbourne, singer, songwriter

Kathleen Lee is a Melbourne-based folk singer songwriter.Her sound can be characterised by its lullaby-like melody, haunting vocal style and lyrical artistry. Her lyrics, while speaking of loss, love and sacrifice, retain a naturally uplifting spirit; making hers a sweet kind of sadness. In this interview, we chat with Kathleen about her influences, her newest […]

Interview with Jaron Strom – Freedom

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 15, 2016 9:20 am Tagged With: North Carolina, Pop, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

Jaron Strom could soon be an artist that bridges the gap between pop and soul. With his smooth seductive tone and catchy melodies, he’s creating a buzz out of Charlotte, NC and making sure everybody hears it. He has been a self sustaining artist for over ten years performing on his own, in a band […]

Interview with Dust to Dust – On Fire

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 14, 2016 4:20 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, Folk, Texas, United States

Taking their name from a song of one of their chief inspirations The Civil Wars, Dust to Dust is a new North Texas-based duo pairing the vocals of a talented, up-and-coming young singer Briton Malone with one of Dallas’s premier classical guitarists, Chris Richter. Chris had been performing classical guitar professionally around Dallas-Fort Worth area […]

Interview with Rivers – Me & Marie

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 13, 2016 1:00 pm Tagged With: Amsterdam, Country, Europe, Netherlands, Pop

In this interview, we chat with Amsterdam based country pop outfit Rivers to discuss their newest project and more. Full Q&A, links, and a stream of their single Me & Marie below. Scroll down a little further for the lyric video. How long have you been creating and sharing your music with the public? 3 […]

Interview with Claire Kelly – Farewell Avenue

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 12, 2016 6:57 am Tagged With: Folk, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States, Wisconsin

Lively melodies and soulful lyrics accompanied by acoustic guitar drive the folk/pop workings of Claire Kelly‘s music. Currently based in Milwaukee, Claire is playing a full set of summer shows around the Wisconsin area. Her most recent release, The Farwell Avenue EP, is a blend of styles, emotions and stories that feature an array of […]