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?

Versal Debuts Stunning EP of Moving Compositions, Listen to Self-Titled Project Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 23, 2019 2:06 pm Tagged With: classical, composer, Electronic, Houston, Instrumental, multi-instrumentalist, new age, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas based multi-faceted creative talent (composer, multi-instrumentalist, CG artist, programmer, and much more) Versal has always had his heart set on releasing an album of his own musical themes and compositions but a hectic schedule collaborating on other projects has always seemed to slowed him down…until now. Versal has delivered a enchanting instrumental album […]

Prolific Songwriter Patrick Ames Returns with New Latin-Inspired EP, All I Do Is Bleed Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 23, 2019 1:52 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, Bay Area, Folk, folk pop, latin, San Francisco, singer, songwriter

Bay Area based prolific songwriter Patrick Ames has graced these pages multiple times previous to now. His newest EP, All I Do Is Bleed, is now available for our listening pleasure! Featuring four songs with a heavy influence from his travels in Argentina, Ames delivers everything from Latin-infused folk pop to American Top 40 to […]

Eddy Yang Rocks On New EP, Listen to A New City Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 23, 2019 1:37 pm Tagged With: indie rock, Los Angeles, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Los Angeles based rocker Eddy Yang‘s new EP, A New City, was inspired by a trip to the Big Apple. In his own words, Eddy shares, A New City EP was inspired by a trip to NYC, though it was recorded in Los Angeles, my hometown. I remember being inspired and wide-eyed while walking through […]

JACQ Releases Minimal but Powerful Rendition of Muse’s Starlight, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 23, 2019 7:18 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, Piano, Pop, pop rock, singer, songwriter

JACQ has unleashed a stripped down, emotive, raw yet powerful rendition of the song Starlight by (the more well-known band) Muse. Featuring some haunting but grabbing piano playing and JACQ‘s memorable, passionate vocal performance which tugs at every single emotional string possible during the track’s 3 minute and 12 second duration makes the JACQ version […]

Prepare for an Exciting, Genre-Blending Sonic Experience – Super Squid’s Flow Diner Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 18, 2019 8:48 am Tagged With: art rock, avant garde, Hip Hop, progressive rock, Rock

Every once in a while an artist or album comes through my inbox that manages to completely satisfy my need for something refreshing, exciting, engaging and distinct. Today, that honor goes to Super Squid and the new album Flow Diner. Flow Diner is a genre-blending voyage through experimental, progressive, avant-garde rock which manages to infuse […]

Heathcote Hill Arrives with New Album, Listen to Save The Ones You Love

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 17, 2019 10:14 am Tagged With: Americana, folk rock, indie rock, New York, United States

Receiving a lot of love and acclaim on their last two records, New York based Americana rockers Heathcote Hill have delivered a highly enjoyable listening experience on their latest album Save The Ones You Love. Featuring vocalist Megan Porcaro Herspring (who has been compared to Susan Tedeschi, Natalie Merchant and Tracy Chapman), Heathcote Hill will […]

Robbie Z Drops Hard Hitting Single and Video, Listen to Hot Wheelz Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 12, 2019 10:16 am Tagged With: Bulgaria, Europe, Hip Hop, rap, trap

Bulgaria based rapper Robbie Z is preparing for his upcoming album Rebelliouz. Hot Wheelz is the second single off the forthcoming release. At only 16 years of age, Robbie Z arrives on the scene with a sound and a visual aesthetic that is polished, well produced and aimed at penetrating the mainstream. Hot Wheelz is […]

Clara Casey Drops Hypnotic Single and Video, Listen to Physical Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 11, 2019 12:02 pm Tagged With: electro-pop, indie pop, New York City, singer, songwriter, United States

Singer/songwriter Clara Casey recently released a new single and accompanying music video. The title is Physical and it is now available wherever you listen to music. Featuring a downtempo groove guaranteed to make your body sway, Physical is a hypnotic, synth-infused, electro-pop jam that provides a soothing and highly enjoyable listening experience. A multi-faceted creative, […]

Prepare For Blast Off, MGSP Achieve Epic Levels of Sonic Emotive Expression on Signs

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 11, 2019 11:44 am Tagged With: edm, electro rock, electro-pop, Electronic, indie pop, indie rock, Rock

HOLY SHIIIII…. Excuse me while I replay MGSP‘s new single Signs one more time. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve taken this powerfully and emotionally intense sonic voyage but DAMN is it worth it each time!!! …Now to attempt to find words that properly describe this experience to you. Combining the large arena […]

Lauren Waller Pulls Us In Like Quicksand On New Single, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 11, 2019 11:23 am Tagged With: California, electro-pop, indie pop, Los Angeles, Pop, United States

Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Lauren Waller has delivered an upbeat and catchy new single titled Quicksand. A danceable rhythm joins forces with a melodically rich, electro-infused soundbed and Waller’s powerful, soulful performance for a strong, radio-friendly, pop jam that has the power to suck listeners in like the natural forces of Quicksand. Lyrically focused on […]