Album Reviews

This section includes a running list of the music reviews we publish. We also publish a lot of interviews, curate playlists, and podcast. Want to submit your music?

Dugo Releases Captivating, Intriguing Sonic Masterpiece Lingua Franca

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 8, 2017 2:43 pm Tagged With: Asia, composer, Electronic, Experimental, Japan, video game music

Very rarely, but every so often, an album of music crosses my path that completely stands on it’s own without comparison to anything that has come before or will come after it. That is the case with Dugo‘s new record Lingua Franca which is the culmination of years and years of working with an international […]

Ezra James Releases First Single From Upcoming EP, Think Of Me (ft KD)

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 8, 2017 1:53 pm Tagged With: Australia, Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul

Australia native singer, songwriter, producer and MMA fighter Ezra James has released the first single, Think Of Me featuring KD, from his forthcoming EP Ponder & Beats. With this soulful, infectiously tasty jam Ezra James combines elements from classic R&B/soul with the more modern, energizing elements of the electronic and dance genres. With building momentum […]

Earl Adamant Allen Drops New Single Make It Okay

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 8, 2017 10:25 am Tagged With: Hip Hop, rap, Texas, United States

Texas based, Indiana native poet and spoken word artist turned emcee Earl Adamant Allen has delivered an emotion-tapping, piano-driven single titled Make It Okay. As a loving husband and caring father, Earl gives credit for his inspiration to his family but his brother, Rico Loso, also had a hand in driving Earl from acapella poetry […]

My Silent Bravery Releases Acoustic Version of Face To Face

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 7, 2017 11:52 am Tagged With: Alternative, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter

There’s no denying the infectious pop appeal of My Silent Bravery. Returning with a stripped-down, acoustic rendition of Face To Face off the Breakthrough album, My Silent Bravery adds a more intimate soundscape to this story about unrequited love. Fresh off the momentum generated by the Breakthrough album, My Silent Bravery watched the video for […]

John Hickman Releases Video for Upbeat Single Hello Hello

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 7, 2017 11:27 am Tagged With: Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter

Soft rock, vintage pop singer/songwriter John Hickman has delivered an upbeat, uplifting, classic-feeling single (and very cool visual treatment) titled Hello Hello. Now fully retired from his day job as an aerospace engineer, Texas native John Hickman has found time to explore his musical side. He credits the musical fire being sparked when his wife […]

Electro-Harmonix MEL9 Tape Relay Machine Review

by Featured Guest March 3, 2017 10:58 am Tagged With: gear

Disclaimer: The links in this article go to Amazon product pages. If you make a purchase, we earn a small commission which helps us keep the site going and growing. Thank you! Hello! Chelsea here again, doing another gear review! Today I’m reviewing the Electro-Harmonix MEL9 digital tape replay machine. If you know what a […]

Dee Long & Justin Gray Drop New Track, Litty

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 3, 2017 9:56 am Tagged With: Hip Hop, Oklahoma, rap, United States

Oklahoma based artists Dee Long and Justin Gray have joined forces for their newest single Litty. This up-tempo banger is the perfect soundtrack for those late nights when you’re in the club feeling Litty. Deep bass, crisp hi-hats, and strong deliveries from both Dee Long and Justin Gray combine forces for this sonic assault guaranteed […]

Madelyn Victoria Releases New Single, Hold On

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 3, 2017 9:47 am Tagged With: Country, singer, songwriter, Texas, United States

Texas based country singer/songwriter Madelyn Victoria has returned with her newest single Hold On. If you don’t remember Madelyn from our previous feature, find that here. You can also find our interview with this rising creative here. Her last single, He Only Loves Me On The Dancefloor, made it’s way to #1 on the National […]

Dave Wirth Releases New Album Flutters, Video for “Song for Hawley” Now Playing

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 3, 2017 9:19 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Instrumental, New Mexico, singer, songwriter, United States

Dave Wirth‘s newest album Flutters is a refreshing and much welcome change to the barrage of over-produced, over-packaged and typically over-thought-out music being released (and submitted to us). A thirty-five minute journey with nothing but Dave and his guitar results in one of the most relaxing and “in-the-moment” records I have heard in quite some […]

Russell Lee Releases Visual Treatment for “Picture”

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 3, 2017 8:53 am Tagged With: Canada, Country, singer, songwriter

Canadian country singer/songwriter Russell Lee has delivered the visual treatment for his single Picture. Want to know more about Russell Lee? Be sure to check out our previous feature, located here. Fans of that more traditional, classic country sound, and also of songs that make you reflect and remember, will find Picture a worthy addition […]