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 Stress Dolls – Nashville

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 24, 2020 9:03 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Folk, folk rock, indie rock, New York, singer, songwriter, United States

The grunge-esque, folk rockin’, singer/songwriter vibes of Stress Dolls newest single, Nashville, is just the sonic boost I needed to get my office hours off to a great start. Once described as “Joni Mitchell meets Nirvana“, I’ll have to say that’s a very apt description. The acoustic guitar driven single is fueled by upbeat, uplifting […]

Interview with ABKTRAUMA – Trap Coat

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 19, 2020 4:53 pm Tagged With: Hip Hop, New Jersey, rap, United States

New Jersey based Trap Soul singer/songwriter ABKTRAUMA shares a few moments out of his busy schedule for this following interview spotlight. ABKTRAUMA is preparing for the release of his next single, Trap Coat. Full Q&A along with music and a link to the Trap Coat YouTube premier below. Where are you from and what style […]

Interview with Brendon – The Hats

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2020 6:09 am Tagged With: Folk, folk rock, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Singer songwriter Brendon Dunning, aka Brendon, is delighted to announce the release of his brand new single, The Hats, due for release on now. A renowned folk-rock artist in the 70’s, Brendon gained recognition after releasing a number of tracks via UK Records. However, it was in 1977 when Brendon would make an indelible impact […]

Interview with Cheriton – Parallel

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2020 6:04 am Tagged With: indie pop, London, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Indie-pop newcomer CHERITON – aka Nick Harrison – prepares to release his addictive debut single Parallel out now via So Good So Good. The single – produced by Andy Hall Hall (Bastille, Fickle Friends, James Gillespie) – reflects on social media and the damaging effects it can have on mental health. CHERITON elaborates, “its a […]

Interview with Approachable Members Of Your Local Community – Small Change

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2020 5:51 am Tagged With: Australia, Funk, indie pop, Pop, synth pop

Australian indie-funk quartet Approachable Members Of Your Local Community prepare to release their insatiably addictive debut EP Love Thy Neighbour on February 14, 2020 via AntiFragile. Not one to be pigeonholed, Approachable Members Of Your Local Community combine elements of indie, electro, funk and disco throughout the EP to create a sound that is unapologetically […]

Interview with Generation Dude – Radio Pills

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2020 5:44 am Tagged With: acoustic rock, folk rock, indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

Irreverent rock duo Generation Dude get refreshingly nostalgic on their upcoming EP Crimes Against Yourself, due for release on February 21, 2020. Throughout the EP, the duo combine elements of classic rock, blues and folk to create a sound that is completely their own. Opening track Radio Pills is undeniably infectious from the offset, as […]

Interview with Hugh Morrison – The Other Side

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 6, 2020 11:59 am Tagged With: celtic, Houston, indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, Texas, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Hugh Morrison about his latest project (The Other Side), challenges, technology and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? Well hello! Thanks for asking me these great questions 🙂 I’m from Scotland originally and […]

Interview with Antonio Piretti TOZ

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 6, 2020 11:46 am Tagged With: Canada, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Antonio Piretti about his music, challenges, technology 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.) My life’s journey has begun […]

Interview with Dirty Reggae Punx – Welcome to the #DRPNation

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 4, 2020 8:57 am Tagged With: California, Hip Hop, Punk, Reggae, Sacramento, United States

Dirty Reggae Punx embody the true spirit of the punk rock, DIY ethos! Having crossed paths with them in Sacramento, as well as having jumped on the mic to freestyle during one of their sets, in addition to learning a lot more about the band and the movement through lengthy conversations… I’m here to allow […]

Interview with Glenn Murawski – Clear Away

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 3, 2020 9:10 am Tagged With: composer, guitar, Instrumental, New York, New York City, Piano, United States

New York based composer Glenn Murawski has been creating music since the early 2000s. Tapping into whatever emotion he is feeling at the moment, Glenn’s arrangements are a direct reflection of his emotions. His ability to capture and portray those feelings through sound is what makes his music so potent. Starting off composing for video […]