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 Mia Rebel – Any Time I Want To

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 7, 2022 9:56 am Tagged With: Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

Mia Rebel, multi-disciplinary singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and entrepreneur, has composed and performed a contemporary anthem for international human rights. In her poignant, yet infectious, declaration of independence she sings, “It’s about the right, to walk around this whole wide world anytime I want to.” Rebel ingeniously repeats this phrase over and over, making it […]

Interview with Brodie Dawson – Paycheck

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 7, 2022 9:44 am Tagged With: blues rock, Country, Folk, folk rock, singer, songwriter

Folk singer-songwriter Brodie Dawson has released her latest single, “Paycheck,” the third off her next album Wholehearted slated for Spring 2022. Dawson’s latest track is a fun, upbeat country song about her experiences as an artist living paycheck to paycheck. Audiences see a different side to Dawson here, exploring a more humorous side lyrically as […]

Interview with Gom Jabbar

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 2, 2022 10:10 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Electronic, Experimental, Rock, singer, songwriter, synth, United States

Gom Jabbar is an unapologetic musical calamity from around the world. Expect poetic lyrics that run deep, with themes ranging from the personal to the cosmic. Instrumentations range from tastefully acoustic and jazzy to contemporary electronic. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Gom Jabbar about the latest music, adapting during a pandemic, technology and […]

Interview with 10k Kobee – Without My Tool

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 1, 2022 9:26 am Tagged With: Chicago, Hip Hop, rap, United States

Fast-rising US rapper 10k Kobee has dropped his latest single, “Without My Tool”. Hailing from Chicago, 10k Kobee has been going from strength to strength since bursting on the scene a couple of years ago. Previous release “Vlone” was streamed over a million times, and the independent rapper looks set to have his biggest release […]

Interview with RedRum Society – Stormy Weather

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 1, 2022 9:18 am Tagged With: Alternative, Florida, indie rock, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

RedrumSociety, led by singer and guitarist Zach Cohen, is possibly the most sexual music your earholes will ever encounter. Influences of RedrumSociety are mostly born from blues, funk, rock, and soul, but don’t let that fool you. RedrumSociety is its own brand of music. All of their songs are based on their own unique life […]

Interview with Zach Churchill – Heartbreak & Hope

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 22, 2022 9:55 am Tagged With: acoustic rock, California, folk rock, indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

With an expressively vulnerable voice, singer-songwriter Zach Churchill breathes life, love, and gratitude into absorbing narratives. Sophisticated arrangements, inventive modulations, and superlative musicality are hallmarks of the Orange County, California native’s debut collection, Heartbreak & Hope. 11 songs serve as musical mile markers commemorating a ten-year journey through his twenties — a decade that he barely survived. […]

Interview with Mr. Muzix – Muzix’s Diary

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 18, 2022 9:28 am Tagged With: Funk, Georgia, Hip Hop, Pop, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Mr. Muzix about the latest project (Muzix’s Diary), 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 from Lithonia, GA and I would describe my music as something […]

Interview with David Chutby – Pandemic Black

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 13, 2022 2:33 pm Tagged With: Europe, Netherlands, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with David Chutby about the latest music, adapting during lock downs, 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’m from The Netherlands, Utrecht. I recorded my songs in Leeds UK. My songs […]

Interview with Violentene – Otherworld

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 13, 2022 12:59 pm Tagged With: Canada, electro-pop, Electronic, synth, synth pop

Prepare for the otherworldly yet infectious, danceable sounds of Violentene in this latest interview spotlight! I chat with the duo about their latest project (Otherworld), enduring a pandemic, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Do you love the 80s? You’ll LOVE this! Otherworld by Violentene Where are you from and […]

Interview with Allegra – If You Wanna Love Me

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 13, 2022 12:51 pm Tagged With: dance, London, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Amassing over 3 million Spotify streams with just three released singles and quickly racking in 10 million TikTok views, UK-based pop artist Allegra is blossoming into a superstar-in-the-making. Following up her recent 2021 hit “Used to Miss You” which was supported by an official R3HAB Remix, Allegra makes her return with the sultry “If You […]