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 Jason Fountain – Ne Parcas Nec Spernas

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 23, 2019 11:41 am Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic rock, Atlanta, celtic, folk rock, Georgia, indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Singer/songwriter Jason Fountain is preparing for the release of his latest album, Ne Parcas Nec Spernas, on Friday (Sept. 27th). In this interview spotlight, I chat with Jason about the new 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 […]

Interview with Vincenzo Grieco

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 11, 2019 9:29 am Tagged With: Blues, Europe, Funk, guitar, hard rock, Italy, Rock, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Vincenzo Grieco about his latest 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.) I’m from Rome, Italy. […]

Interview with Marvin Dee Band – Changes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 11, 2019 9:19 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Americana, Europe, indie rock, Netherlands, Rock

The up and coming art-rock/Americana Marvin Dee Band from Rotterdam, NL, is releasing a new album. The band speaks of a new chapter after a long period of change and growth on a personal and musical level. The new album is therefore called ‘Changes’. The name started out as a working title, after a song […]

Interview with Nine Year Sister – Seaside Dreaming

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 11, 2019 8:58 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Australia, Folk, folk pop, indie folk, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

Nine Year Sister is an independent pop duo comprised of Australian singer/songwriters, Jennie Wardle and Emma Wardle. Calling themselves ‘Nine Year Sister‘ (being sisters nine years apart in age), Jennie and Emma have spent the last two years writing and recording their original songs and releasing digital music on websites including Bandcamp, YouTube and Spotify. […]

Interview with Lost Cousins – Stay

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 10, 2019 10:32 am Tagged With: Canada, indie rock, Psychedelic, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, Toronto

In this interview spotlight, I chat with psychedelic indie rockers Lost Cousins about their latest single, Stay, as well as 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 […]

Interview with Endangered Species – World Gone Mad

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 10, 2019 10:23 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Atlanta, Georgia, indie rock, Rock, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with The Endangered Species about the forthcoming album release, 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.) Wade Divver […]

Interview with Little Raven – Magic Bullet

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 10, 2019 10:05 am Tagged With: alternative rock, art rock, Funk, indie rock, Nashville, Rock, Tennessee, United States

Nashville’s Little Raven are back with a funky new single titled Magic Bullet. In this interview spotlight, I chat with the band about the new release, what they are currently listening to and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Magic Bullet by Little Raven Great to hear new music from you guys! […]

Interview with CAFOLLA – 1985

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 10, 2019 9:59 am Tagged With: indie pop, Pop, Scotland, singer, songwriter, synth, synth pop, United Kingdom

Scottish artist CAFOLLA has released his powerful debut single 1985 via Dusty Reel Records. Inspired by all things 80s, 1985 instantly takes you on a synth-infused journey back in time. The single combines uptempo racing beats with raucous guitar twangs and stimulating soundscapes to create a sound that in undeniably infectious. The distinctively soulful vocals […]

Interview with Zephaniah Bostow – Cold Mountain

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 10, 2019 9:49 am Tagged With: Folk, indie pop, Nashville, Pop, singer, songwriter, Tennessee, United States

Zephaniah Bostow is a singer-songwriter living in Tennessee. Growing up in a religious, working-class family of 9, he spent days at church and nights at tent revivals and fish frys. When he was 13, his pastor gave a guitar to the family, saying it was meant for his youngest sister. The guitar gathered dust. It […]

Interview with Mexican Radio – Night of the Nihilist

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 10, 2019 9:40 am Tagged With: Europe, Germany, Punk, synth

Synth punk three-piece Mexican Radio are preparing to release their uncompromising sophomore album, Destruction/Reconstruction, out on September 20th (2019) via R.I.P. Ben Lee Records. Inspired by his own personal experiences and those of the artists and writers he loves, singer Nathaniel Fregoso’s (vocals, synth, effects) lyrics are a visceral exploration of historical events compiled within […]