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?

Interview with Royal Ruckus, Hip Hop Heads Get Your Fix with THIS Royalty Check

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 13, 2019 10:50 am Tagged With: California, Florida, Hip Hop, rap, United States

Microphone veterans Royal Ruckus have returned with a new EP which is packed full of Golden Era-inspired, Boom Bap-esque, neck breaking Hip Hop. Royalty Check is the follow up to the group’s previous, and much loved project, World’s Okayest Rapper. Always excited by new music from these Bakersfield, California natives, I’ve been bumping Royalty Check […]

Fred Argir Unleashes New Album, Listen To Still Alive

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 6, 2019 10:38 am Tagged With: indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

I recently featured I Don’t Feel It from Fred Argir’s new album Still Alive. Today we are going to focus on the entire album; now available on your favorite streaming platform. (The previous feature can be found here.) Continuing in the vein of the I Don’t Feel It single, Still Alive packs a punch with […]

Interview with Rob Sky, What’s Left Of Me Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 2, 2019 10:18 am Tagged With: New York City, Pop, R&B, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Delivering his most personal album to date, NYC based creative Rob Sky writes and sings about his every day experiences. What’s Left Of Me is a finely crafted, pristinely produced project packed with 13 songs of radio-ready R&B-infused pop rock that will inject memorable melodies, unforgettable hooks and an arena-sized wall of sound into your […]

Fred Argir Jams on Latest Single I Don’t Feel It, New Album Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 31, 2019 11:04 am Tagged With: Rock

NYC based musician and artist Fred Argir has dedicated over 30 years of his life to playing, performing and creating music. In the spirit of the DIY ethos, Fred also plays every instrument on his albums with the exception of live drums. I often say that I need to write music, as a form of […]

Welcome To The Dream Factory, Volume 2 – New Music From Robbie Maroon Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 30, 2019 6:34 pm Tagged With: Australia, Funk, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter

Australian singer/songwriter Robbie Maroon has delivered Dream Factory, Volume 2 which is the follow-up to his 2017 debut, Dream Factory, Volume 1. The music bug grabbed Robbie and his passion during his teenage years after attending a Prince concert. It was that event which sparked the fire inside this budding creative. He immediately began performing, […]

David Browning Delivers Uplifting Electro-Pop EP, Listen to Now You See Me

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 30, 2019 6:59 am Tagged With: Canada, electro-pop, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

Whether composing award winning soundtracks, assisting high school bands, recording in Indonesian studios, writing songs in Disney cruise ship cabins or arranging choral music for universities, David Browning loves music. I mean…he really LOVES music. Working as a family physician for the last several years packaged with his love for song crafting, David has a […]

Interview with Dylan Joshua – ALTERNATEº

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 24, 2019 10:06 am Tagged With: Canada, Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Toronto, urban

Dylan Joshua is an unreleased artist, with cultural icon potential. Coming from humble beginnings, Dylan believed that working through the system, and obtaining financial security through the means of a job was life’s purpose. While learning chemistry at the university level, and ignoring his abilities as a poet and musician, he slowly started to perceive […]

Chrissie Romano Band Delivers New Album, Photo Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 23, 2019 10:20 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Country, New York, singer, songwriter, United States

Rochester, New York based Chrissie Romano Band have arrived with their roots-rockin’, acoustic-driven new album titled Photo. Founded in emotive, passionate songwriting, Chrissie (alongside band members John and Ken) delivers refreshing soundscapes which feature solid rock rhythms, sweet sounding electric guitar tones, a soothing acoustic atmosphere and charming vocal performances. If you check out the […]

Interview with Eddie Arjun and A Preview of the Forthcoming Album, Transition

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 22, 2019 1:29 pm Tagged With: guitar, guitarist, Instrumental, jazz, New York City, Rock, songwriter, United States

Eddie Arjun is one of my favorite musicians and producers with whom I have crossed paths with over my years as a music blogger. In my opinion, he and his band pump out some of the finest instrumental jazz rock that has graced my ears. It’s safe to say I am always excited when I […]

Todd Warner Moore Delivers Emotive, Lush, Acoustic-Driven, Folk-Pop Soundscapes on Spark, Album Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 16, 2019 12:11 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, Asia, China, Folk, folk pop, singer, songwriter

Kansas City, Kansas native Todd Warner Moore has been building an eclectic catalog of songs during his years as a musician, songwriter and creative. During the 90s, Todd co-wrote and toured with Acoustic Juice gracing stages throughout the American Midwest. Later on he found himself in Budapest performing solo in tea houses. Hungary is where […]