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?

Marvel Mike Delivers Potent Lyricism and Hard Hitting, Infectious Soundscapes on New EP, May The 4th Be With You Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 18, 2021 1:17 pm Tagged With: Canada, Hip Hop, rap

When Marvel Mike found himself on lock down back in April, he wrote the song Strange Times In The City as a way to put perspective on these new, unprecedented challenges we suddenly faced as humans forced into a global quarantine. With that song under his belt, Marvel Mike realized he had a lot more […]

August Walk Releases Impactful New Single, Ransom Now Available!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 29, 2020 11:04 am Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic rock, Folk, folk rock, Ireland, Rock, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Irish rockers August Walk have watched two singles (One For The Road and Success) from their album (Straight Off The Rock) hit #1 on iTunes Ireland Charts! Continuing off that momentum, the group returns with the delivery of a fiddle-infused, acoustic rock track titled Ransom. Featuring strings, an emotive lead violin, acoustic driven rhythms and […]

Maxine Linehan Embraces the Holiday Spirit with New Album, This Time Of Year Now Available!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 4, 2020 10:03 am Tagged With: classical, Holiday, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

Singer, songwriter, producer, actress and interpretative artist Maxine Linehan has delivered a new album just in time for the holidays titled This Time Of Year. Not only the album title, This Time Of Year is also the name of the lead single; which was written by Maxine, Andrew Koss and Fleix McTeigue. Koss also produced […]

Continua Unleashes Impactful Alt-Rock Album, Flagship Out Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 20, 2020 12:00 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Rock, United States

Continua is the brainchild of Cincinnati based dark wave singer Bishop Battle, guitarist/songwriter Jason Mulkey, and Brian Buckalew (from Day of Awakening). They are joined by lead guitarist Joey Gilbert (of Maiden Cane) and drummer Troy Parrish. Spread out across Ohio, Georgia and Florida, Continua is not restricted by geography. Together, this crew of highly […]

Nate Newburn Delivers Energetic, Uplifting, Infectious Folk Rock Album, Lazarburn Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 9, 2020 9:52 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic rock, Africa, folk rock, indie folk, indie rock, Los Angeles, Rock, singer, songwriter, South Africa, United States

Los Angeles folk rocker Nate Newburn found himself in South Africa at age 16 where he fully immersed himself in local culture, ethnic music and beautiful landscapes. Back in LA on a mission to protect our precious planet, Nate’s new album, Lazarburn, delivers positive protest music on an acoustic-driven sound bed that emanates uplifting melodies, […]

Munk Duane Delivers a Soulful, Tasty Jam with Sweet Tooth, Listen to the New Single

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 9, 2020 12:09 pm Tagged With: Boston, Funk, Massachusetts, Pop, Soul, United States

Boston Based recording artist, producer, film composer, and New England Music Award Winner (2019 Video of the Year, 2018 Male Performer of the Year) Munk Duane has delivered a soulful, smooth, funky single titled Sweet Tooth. Considering his sonic art has been used in a long (long) list of television and film productions such as The […]

Tu P Tackles Global Issues of Humanity Head On In New Album, Agenda Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 9, 2020 11:38 am Tagged With: Australia, Hip Hop, rap

Australian Hip Hop artist Tu P first appeared on these pages in 2013 when he dropped his album Made of Jade. Tu P is back with a thoughtful, relevant, heartfelt album titled Agenda. Within the 20 songs that make up this powerful volume, Tu P tackles the gauntlet of issues currently facing humanity, our politics […]

Begin at Zero Are Back With Another Hard Rockin’ Album, Jam Death Duet Now!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman November 9, 2020 11:03 am Tagged With: hard rock, Metal, Missouri, Rock

Begin at Zero (BaZ) have had my support since they dropped their first album, Breathing Ash. Showing how big their balls are, the band sent that debut record to I Probably Hate Your Band. And not only did they submit it, they then embraced and fully publicized the scathing review that tore the album (and […]

Why Choose A Live Band

by Featured Guest October 29, 2020 12:26 pm

When you are planning an event, music is typically a key feature of just about any type of event. Choosing a live band over a DJ or having music piped into your event may be a difficult choice for you. There are several factors that may make that decision a little easier. Before planning your […]

Jason Fountain Gives His Signature Celtic Rock a Latin, Bilingual Infusion – Une Nouvelle Aventure Commence Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 25, 2020 2:12 pm Tagged With: Atlanta, celtic, Georgia, indie rock, latin, Rock, United States

The creative mastermind behind Ne Parcas Nec Spernas has returned with his latest, Latin-infused, bilingual, Celtic Rock adventure titled Une Nouvelle Aventure Commence. That’s right, Jason Fountain is back! Continuing in the spirit of masterful, engaging, memorable, contagious songwriting we experienced on the previous record, Jason delivers 13 new songs that are equally as impressive, […]