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?

Space Pop, Trip Rock Duo EyE-C Deliver Sonic Soundscapes and Extra Terrestrial Stories On New Album, E

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 8, 2018 4:28 pm Tagged With: Electronic, Experimental, Indiana, United States

Indiana based space rock duo EyE-C have delivered an experimental, space pop, trip rock, electronic-infused project titled E. EyE-C is the combined talents of funk futuristic composer and producer DJ Fathouse and Neo-Soul vocalist/poet That Guy. Joining forces in early 2016, these talented sonic sorcerers have been in the lab preparing their debut album. E […]

Andrew Farstar Completes His Metamorphosis On New Album

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 3, 2018 12:20 pm Tagged With: Australia, dance, edm, Pop, singer, songwriter

Andrew Farstar has arrived with his second album, Metamorphosis, which completes his transformation from an adult contemporary and jazz focus to EDM-infused pop music. Accumulating thousands of views on YouTube and streams on Spotify as well as quite a bit of radio airplay in Europe and North America, Andrew Farstar made an impact with the […]

Ravenscroft Rocks Hard While Remaining Radio Ready, New Project Releasing Soon

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 1, 2018 2:51 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, California, hard rock, progressive rock, Rock, United States

Orange County based hard rockers Ravenscroft are preparing to release their latest EP. While we wait for the January 2018 release date, the band has leaked two singles to tickle our senses and build interest for the official release. Their first single (with a bad ass lyric video), The Chase, is a strong introduction to […]

Jules Verne Theory Explain Why To Never Get Stuck In A Lift (With Someone You Love)

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 27, 2017 11:37 am Tagged With: edm, Electronic

The dynamic duo and master electronic music craftsmen known as Jules Verne Theory has returned with an intriguing, enticing, electro-pop single titled Never Get Stuck In A Lift (With Someone You Love). We’ve featured Jules Verne Theory multiple times before so there’s no reason for me to dive deep into the impressive portfolio and musical […]

Skaa Returns With Chilled Out, Hard Hitting, Mitch Leman Produced Single – Better Days

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 27, 2017 10:56 am Tagged With: Hip Hop, rap

Hip Hop artist Skaa, who we’ve featured before, has returned with a chilled out but hard hitting, gritty, Mitch Leman produced single titled Better Days. Following up his previous single release (Escape), Skaa teamed up with Leman to create this dope, golden era-esque Hip Hop jam. The East Coast grittiness is definitely my favorite feature […]

Joshua Ketchmark Delivers Soulful Acoustic Performance on New Single, 17

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 27, 2017 10:37 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Alternative, Los Angeles, Nashville, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

I’ve been lucky enough to work with Fuel, Jonny Lang, Melissa Etheridge, and producers like Michael Beinhorn, Rob Cavallo and Julian Raymond. I had a front row seat learning the tricks of the trade, going from inspiration to a reality. In those days, I did a little bit of everything including working rehearsals for KISS, […]

Christmas Hearts Club Band Rock For The Season on Merry Christmas Everyone

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 21, 2017 3:51 pm Tagged With: Folk, folk rock, Holiday, Rock, singer, songwriter

Manchester based singer/songwriter and known busker Lost Nomad has delivered a Beatles-esque seasonal jam with a pop-folk-rockin’ single, by his side project Christmas Hearts Club Band, that is packed full of holiday cheer. The single is titled Merry Christmas Everyone and it is now available wherever you consume music (find links below). Christmas Hearts Club […]

Mishti Releases Infectious, Energetic, Hard Rockin’ New Single, Obsessed

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 21, 2017 3:28 pm Tagged With: electro rock, New York City, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Tokyo native, NYC based singer/songwriter Mishti has delivered an adrenaline pumpin’, electrified, gritty rockin’ new single titled Obsessed. Helping cure cancer by day and rockin’ out at NYC venues by night, Mishti‘s blend of post pop, bluesy, electro rock sounds is a contagious wave of frequencies guaranteed to overwhelm your senses. At least on her […]

The Band of the Hawk Unleash Instrumental Album, Maschine Wars: Songs of Solomon

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 21, 2017 3:15 pm Tagged With: Hip Hop, producer, rap

Hip Hop heads are going to love the new instrumental album from The Band of the Hawk, The Maschine Wars: Songs of Solomon. The Band of the Hawk consists of Noah Archangel, King aka Yeaux Majest, Ash Ra aka Houey Freeman fka Ashtonomics, P.Ey3, Grynd Seazon and Juskwam. The Maschine Wars: Songs of Solomon is […]

ORO Join Forces With China Fox for Latest Single, Escape

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 19, 2017 10:26 am Tagged With: dance, edm, indie pop, Pop

Oscar Olivo & Alexander Conway are the personalities behind the cinematic pop/dance/EDM duo ORO. On their newest single, Escape, they team up with China Fox for an engaging soirée into synth-infused atmospheres, aptly placed sonic nuance, and a soothing but powerful vocal performance. Combining elements of EDM with an orchestral arrangement that sets the foundation […]