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?

Iuliano Returns With Infectious, Melody-Rich Single and Music Video, Listen to The Hidden Root Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 27, 2018 8:09 pm Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, electronica, Europe, Folk, indie, Italy, singer, songwriter

We have featured Italian alt-folk-pop artist and composer Iuliano previously. Iuliano has returned with an upbeat, melodically rich, highly infectious new single and music video. The title is The Hidden Root. With a free-spirited, exploratory, serendipitous approach to his creative process, Iuliano states that the inspiration for this song comes from playing guitar; an instrument […]

Alien Country Delivers Vintage Country Rock With An Infusion of Sci-Fi, Like My Life Depends On It Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 27, 2018 7:44 pm Tagged With: Country, country rock, Florida, singer, songwriter, southern rock, United States

Combining his love of country music with his passion for sci-fi, Florida based singer/songwriter Liam Marcus Torres delivers vintage sounds, as Alien Country, with extra terrestrial spices on his newest album Like My Life Depends On It. Forming the project in 2013, Liam first began his musical journey on piano around the age of eight. […]

The Ripping Rivers Ripped Gratification Might Be Their Magnum Opus, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 24, 2018 11:09 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Funk, indie rock, Rock, United Kingdom

The Ripping Rivers have arrived with a masterfully crafted, epic sounding, slow cooked and aurally delicious album titled Ripped Gratification. I could get really wordy and go on and on about how hard this album jams. Or how much time went into making sure every tiny detail was molded to perfection. Or how the intricate […]

Rollin’ Free With Geoff Gibbons, New Single Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 22, 2018 1:05 pm Tagged With: Alt-Country, Americana, Canada, Folk, singer, songwriter, Soul

If you missed my feature on Geoff Gibbon’s last album Buffalo Hotel, check that out (opens in new tab). Geoff is back with his latest single, Rollin’ Free, as well as the accompanying lyric video which does a great job at bringing the atmosphere of the song to life. Without going on and on about […]

Folk Rock, Brit Pop and Punk Edge Collide in Crushwater’s New EP Cactus Storm

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 22, 2018 12:41 pm Tagged With: folk rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States, Washington

Port Angeles, Washington based singer/songwriter/producer Scott Sullivan released four full length albums as a solo artist before forming Crushwater in 2016 alongside violinist/vocalist Chandra Johnson and drummer Casey Northern. The band immediately began building their song catalog for live performances but soon entered Dungeness Community Studios in Sequim (WA) with engineer Bill Yates to begin […]

Angela Predhomme Flies On Hidden Wings With New Single, Listen Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 22, 2018 12:04 pm Tagged With: adult contemporary, Detroit, Pop, singer, songwriter

Angela Predhomme takes a leap of faith on Hidden Wings with her latest single. Her songs have been heard by millions through a variety of listening medium such television including credits on shows Dance Moms, Switched At Birth and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. She also received a placement for an ING Bank commercial. It’s […]

Gage Tielr Delivers Smooth Flows On Latest Single, Listen To Emblem

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 12, 2018 2:02 pm Tagged With: Hip Hop, Massachusetts, rap

Massachusetts native rapper Gage Tielr has delivered his latest Zero produced single titled Emblem. Releasing his first single (Flight) a couple years back, Gage has been hard at work with a variety of producers developing his sound and honing his craft. Emblem delivers a smooth instrumental foundation that allows Gage to put his melodic flow […]

Caesar Osiris Releases Upbeat New Single, Aims To Aid Environment Through Music

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 12, 2018 1:11 pm Tagged With: Los Angeles, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Puerto Rico native, Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Caesar Osiris has released his latest music video and single titled Más Allá. An artist and also a filmmaker, Caesar aims to inspire others with his passion for the planet and the environment. Produced by Leo Salom, Más Allá and the visual treatment use the ocean and water […]

Luke Spehar Will Carry You Away On His New Album, The Pilgrim

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 12, 2018 11:34 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, singer, songwriter

From the moment you click play on Luke Spehar’s new album, The Pilgrim, you will be carried away by an enchanting wall of folk/bluegrass/Americana sounds guaranteed to lift your spirits, nurture your soul, and provide an infectious, melody-rich, very pleasing listening experience. Raised in Minnesota, Luke ventured down the songwriter’s path at the age of […]

Alyssa Trahan Is Leading The Pack On Her Latest Single

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 9, 2018 12:31 pm Tagged With: Country, multi-instrumentalist, Nashville, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer Alyssa Trahan is undeniably Leading The Pack on her newest single. Full of youth and overflowing with creativity, this rising talent and amazing musician can play over a dozen instruments including guitar, penny whistle and piano. She also pumps out 100+ shows per year and has opened for familiar […]