Album Reviews

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MARG Releases New Album, The Voices Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 12, 2018 10:39 am Tagged With: indie pop, Los Angeles, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Born in Argentina but now in Los Angeles, alt-pop singer/songwriter MARG has been involved in music and performance for nearly her entire life. Learning piano and violin and actively singing karaoke from a very young age, MARG grew into writing her own lyrics by age 13. Soon after she taught herself guitar and began honing […]

LegoHeads Release Atmospheric, Engaging New Album The Space Between

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 12, 2018 10:10 am Tagged With: ambient, electro-pop, Electronic, Pop, singer, songwriter

Vancouver based one-man atmospheric pop band LegoHeads has released a new album packed full of well crafted, ambient, electro-infused pop jams titled The Space Between. While recovering from a virus that left him with temporary nerve damage in his hands and feet, Landon Trimble created LegoHeads. While unable to play instruments for the first time […]

Deep C Divers Release Making Waves, Buckle Up and Prepare To Jam!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 12, 2018 9:47 am Tagged With: Boston, Funk, indie rock, Massachusetts, Pop, Reggae, Rock, United States

Grabbing my attention from the moment I clicked play with a smooth, funky, get up and groove jam titled Be My Friend, Boston based rockers Deep C Divers have delivered their new album Making Waves. Straight ahead rock and roll collides head on with funk-infused jams which seamlessly transition into tropical reggae vibes, the collective […]

Syrena Arrives With Debut Single, Diamonds In My Head Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 12, 2018 7:12 am Tagged With: alt-pop, Electronic, New York City, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

NYC based pop artist Syrena has delivered her GOODECMPNY (David Maurice and New Work) produced single Diamonds In My Head, which is also her debut! Performing since the age of three, Syrena‘s creative talents go above and beyond that of simple songwriting. As a world-class belly dancer, a fire eater, a snake charmer as well […]

Pop Rock Wunderkind Joél Releases New Album, Seasons Change

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 10, 2018 9:48 am Tagged With: indie rock, Pop, pop rock, singer, songwriter, Texas, United States

El Campo, Texas native singer/songwriter/guitarist Joél Hernandez might have only been on this planet for twenty years, but this pop-rock whiz kid is the result of an organic nurturing from a multi-generational musical family which helped guide Joél toward the path of becoming a prolific, masterful, pop appealing song crafter. Featuring top notch musicianship, top […]

Happy Curmudgeons Jam On Their New Album Meant 2 Be

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 10, 2018 9:24 am Tagged With: indie rock, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

With airplay on over 100 stations across North America, there’s not much more I can say about how the Happy Curmudgeons album Meant 2 Be jams! Organized by Dave Hamilton, Happy Curmudgeons is a group of seasoned and high caliber musical talent including: Dave on vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, Jeff Warner handling vocals, acoustic […]

McMains Returns With Roots Rockin’ New Album, American Soul

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 9, 2018 12:17 pm Tagged With: Americana, Country, Folk, Roots, singer, songwriter

Mick McMains might have been flying under your radar for quite some time but trust me when I say this seasoned musician has been making sonic waves for many years. If you’re already a fan of McMains, then I have great news! His new album, American Soul, is now available! A descendant of the legendary […]

HARE Delivers A Smooth Jam On Their Newest Single Rolls Along

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 9, 2018 10:24 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, New York City, pop rock, Rock, United States

New Jersey based pop rockers HARE have delivered a smooth new single titled Rolls Along. HARE includes songwriter and musician Sebastien Isaac who honed his songwriting skills during his college years. He soon returned to New Jersey and began collaborating with Michael Santa Cruz (drums), Jon Caplan (keyboards), James Licata (guitar) and Graham Orbe (guitar). […]

Last Charge of the Light Horse Race To The Sound On New Album

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 9, 2018 9:41 am Tagged With: Alternative, Experimental, indie rock, jazz, New York, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Formed in 2004, Last Charge of the Light Horse became a channel for New York based songwriter Jean-Paul Vest to sonically explore the ups and downs of everyday life. Now with four albums, one EP, spots on multiple “best of” lists and heavy rotation on college radio (including #1 peaks on various charts) under their […]

Superbig Release New Single, Sideways Love Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 9, 2018 8:38 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Chicago, Illinois, indie rock, Rock, United States

Chicago based alternative rockers Superbig have delivered their newest single Sideways Love, now available. Sideways Love is an impactful single with a really big sound. Engaging melodies, strong vocal harmonies, a building intensity and an uptempo rhythm combine for a powerful wall of sound which engulfs the listener and gives them no choice but to […]