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 Folks Like Them – I Ain’t Changing

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 29, 2020 6:31 am Tagged With: Country, country rock, singer, songwriter, United States, Vermont

Vermont-based Father-Son Country duo, Folks Like Them, are delighted to share their new single I Ain’t Changing. The song continues the two’s exploration in their adamance of staying true to themselves. With the song crafted by Chris and Allen Kave, I Ain’t Changing unapologetically reinforces immutable lifestyle through past self-experiences. Through all troubled and happy […]

Interview with Mojo Bozo’s Electric Circus – Germ City

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 27, 2020 12:03 pm Tagged With: indie rock, Maryland, progressive rock, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, surf rock

The Walsh brothers Ryan and Shane are joined by Jeremy Hayes to form the psychedelic rock trio Mojo Bozo’s Electric Circus. Residing in Annapolis, Maryland, this talented trio draw influences from surf rock, psychedelic rock, and progressive rock. In this interview spotlight, I chat with members of the band about their latest project (Germ City), […]

Interview with N2BLÜ – Kiss Me Like The Devil

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 22, 2020 9:29 am Tagged With: dance, edm, electro-pop, Electronic, Louisana, Pop, Russia, singer, songwriter, United States

Louisiana native Jonathan Arceneaux and Russia native Konstantin Smorodnikov combine their talents as N2BLÜ. Their latest single, Kiss Me Like The Devil, is an upbeat, danceable, edm-infused jam that takes its inspiration from past romantic relationships. Specifically, those relationships that stand on shaky ground from the start. With an infectious, easily memorable hook, listeners will […]

Interview with Rian Mac – Rian Music 2020 4th Street

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 20, 2020 11:10 am Tagged With: Bay Area, California, electro-pop, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

If you missed our previous feature article about Rian Music, be sure to check that out. I was fortunate enough to get a few moments of Rian’s time for this follow-up interview spotlight. We discuss his latest music, technology, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you located? What […]

Interview with Cirqadian Lights – Wake Up Let’s Dream

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 20, 2020 9:37 am Tagged With: Bay Area, California, edm, electro rock, Electronic, Rock, San Francisco, United States

Cirqadian Lights is an indie rock project currently based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. After years of writing and recording songs for kicks and countless open mics at coffee shops and bars, it was time to start an official music project of his own and, in 2018, Cirqadian Lights was born. The artist debuted with a single, “A […]

Interview with Travis Crown

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 20, 2020 9:29 am Tagged With: California, indie pop, Los Angeles, Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

Travis Crown is a 20 year old singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles, CA. His raw voice and lyrical talents deliver a powerful message to his listeners. Throughout many struggles in life that Travis has faced, music has always been the one thing he could hold on to. Facing homelessness and abuse, Travis has overcome many […]

Interview with Kev Sherry – Wasted Days

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 15, 2020 8:35 am Tagged With: indie rock, pop rock, power pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Kev Sherry, singer for the critically acclaimed four-piece Attic Lights (Island Records, Elefant Records), makes a welcome return as he prepares to unveil his indelible new single Wasted Days, out now. Alongside his backing band ‘Low Fruit’, Kev has produced an uplifting, earnest piece of jangle-pop music juxtaposed with weighty, reflective personal lyrical content. Combining the snappy melodies of […]

Interview with Gawain and The Green Knight – Doctor

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 15, 2020 8:25 am Tagged With: Folk, folk pop, indie folk, New York City, United States

Gawain and the Green Knight are a Brooklyn-based folk duo, though, as noted by American Pancake, “a more accurate description would be storytellers or maybe conjurers or musical alchemists.” Made up of the soon-to-be-wed Alexia Antoniou (Gawain) and Mike O’Malley (the Green Knight), the pair have been barding around New York City together since January […]

Interview with Holy Tokes – Killing Time

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 15, 2020 8:17 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Canada, indie rock, Rock

Holy Tokes is a four piece rock outfit, with a pumping rhythm section, wild guitar licks and catchy unique vocals. High energy performance and head banging tunes with a dancy twist. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Holy Tokes about the new album, challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music […]

Interview with The Writing South – Embark

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 15, 2020 8:03 am Tagged With: indie rock, Pennsylvania, post punk, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

The Writing South (singer/songwriter Brendan Cavanaugh) is an Indie Rock project out of Pennsylvania. With heavy influences stemming from 70’s rock, 90’s grunge rock, and early 2000’s post-punk genres, The Writing South carries a gritty, sometimes aggressive sound, paired with thoughtful and authentic lyrics. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Brendan about his music […]