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?

Get Down! Disaster Relief Deliver The Goods On New Self-Titled Funkified Jazz Fusion Record

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2018 10:15 am Tagged With: Detroit, Funk, Instrumental, Jazz, Rock

What first started out as regular jam sessions at Ravine Records in Ann Arbor, Michigan quickly developed into fully-immersive, weekly writing and recording workshops led by guitarist/songwriter Darrin James. Each week Darrin and his top notch musician friends came together with the the goal of writing one new song each week. Before long, this dynamic […]

Indoe Delivers Hypnotic, Infectious, Soulful R&B Single, Deep Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2018 8:26 am Tagged With: R&B, Soul

You’ve probably heard the voice of Indoe without even knowing it… Allow me to explain. Native to Hermosa Beach, California but now in New Jersey, Indoe began her journey into the music industry when she was very young. Her portfolio includes contributing background vocals to rap legends such as Big L and MC Lyte. She […]

Nay Babii Drops Her Debut Single Produced by Helluva, Up Next Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 7, 2018 7:58 am Tagged With: Colorado, Hip Hop, rap, United States

Model, actress and femcee Nay Babii has arrived with her debut, hard hitting, Helluva produced single Up Next. Also known as Jessica Ngan, Nay Babii first dove into the arts at the young age of 8 when she first started learning ballet and tap dance. By age 11 she was singing and dancing in talent […]

Jeremy Parsons Releases Single and Video, Why Is The Bluebird Blue

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 6, 2018 10:17 am Tagged With: Americana, Country, Nashville, Roots, singer, songwriter, United States

Not that long ago, I featured Nashville based Jeremy Parson’s latest album Things I Need To Say (opens in new tab). Jeremy is back with his visual treatment for Why Is The Bluebird Blue, one of those well-crafted songs off his recent project. Why Is The Bluebird Blue is a catchy yet somber tune. The […]

Phillip Broussard Arrives With Acoustic-Driven, Bluesy-Pop Project, Wavelength Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 6, 2018 10:04 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Blues, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States, Washington

It wasn’t that long ago we featured Phillip Broussard’s single Just Wanna Believe. Phillip is back and this time he has his 5-track EP, Wavelength. Discovering music early in life when his father first brought home a guitar. His father’s plan was to learn to play guitar himself but he soon discovered Phillip picking it […]

Clayton Morgan Shares His Taste For Love On Smooth, Soulful R&B Single

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 6, 2018 9:02 am Tagged With: Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul

Clayton Morgan (son of Eddie Daniels of The Four Sonics) has arrived with a smooth, soulful, romance-inducing R&B jam titled Taste For Love. Originally from Detroit but now in Dallas, Clayton has known since his youth that music was and always would be a huge part of his life. Considering the impact The Four Sonics […]

Suki Rae and Company Rejuvenate Spirits With Soothing Blend of Sounds, Can’t Stop Now Is Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 5, 2018 10:28 am Tagged With: Blues, gospel, New York City, singer, songwriter, United States

With twenty five years of international performance experience under her belt, Suki Rae (singer/songwriter/flutist) knows a little about the power of music to connect with audiences, its power to lift spirits, and its ability to connect people. Her two decades of experience come with a long list of acquired accolades and accomplishments. Suki Rae has […]

Folktronika Schmolkfonika… This is THE Coolest Album I Have Heard in 2018, Metaspion Seamlessly Melds Electronic, Rock and Scandinavian Folk

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 5, 2018 9:50 am Tagged With: Electronic, Europe, Folk, folk rock, Norway

When your brain first tries to conceive of the sounds that would emanate from a project labeled as a mix of electronic dance and Scandinavian folk, you might draw a blank. However, Morten Richter aka Metaspion will leave you thinking he’s been making this music his entire career. Folktronika Schmolkfonika, available soon (June 8th, 2018), […]

N E U R O T I X Take It Back To Grunge Foundation With New Single Loser, More Music Coming Soon

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 5, 2018 8:57 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Chicago, grunge, Illinois, indie rock, Rock, United States

Chicago based musician, singer and songwriter Dom Tonozzi had let music rest on the back burner for the better part of a decade when he woke one morning ready to start a band. As if the stars had aligned, he reached to drummer Dave Reisig who had crossed paths with previously when searching for drum […]

Annie Fitzgerald Arrives With Smooth, Folk-Pop-Rockin’ Vibes On New Album, You & Me & The Sun

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 4, 2018 9:29 am Tagged With: Folk, folk rock, singer, songwriter

Singer, songwriter and noted artist to watch by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Annie Fitzgerald has arrived with her latest folk rockin’ album, You & Me & The Sun. With songs ranging on the folk spectrum from the more folk pop-ish Be Like A Tree to the blues-infused, folk rock tune Black & Blue, Annie […]