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?

Ben Brookes Releases Powerful Single, Integration (Not Segregation), The Motor Car and The Weather Balloon Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 8, 2017 6:37 am Tagged With: indie pop, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Singer/songwriter Ben Brookes has delivered an impactful, melodic single Integration (Not Segregation) from his album The Motor Car and The Weather Balloon. Having created music since before he was a teen, Ben Brookes is a seasoned veteran when it comes to creating excellent, memorable songs with potent hooks, engaging melodies and enough appeal to reach […]

Joe Olnick Band Gets Funky In New Single/Video Downtown

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 8, 2017 6:17 am Tagged With: Funk, Instrumental, Soul

-We’ve featured Joe Olnick before. Find our interview here. Joe Olnick Band has delivered an excellent funky jam with the new single (and video) for Downtown. Taking us on a visual trip through the Soho area of NYC, Joe Olnick and band lay down the tasty, funky grooves which set the mood for our trip […]

Michael Askin Releases Potent, Memorable Single Titled Nashville

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 4, 2017 10:58 am Tagged With: Alt-Country, country rock, folk rock, New Jersey, singer, songwriter, United States

New Jersey based singer/songwriter Michael Askin has arrived with his engaging, memorable, alt-country, folk-rockin’ single Nashville; from his latest EP Road By The River. After serving as guitarist for Jersey rock bands Divine Sign and My State of Attraction, Michael is now venturing forward as a solo artist. Road By The River is his third […]

Lauren Waller Delivers Impactful and Engaging New Single, What If

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 4, 2017 9:37 am Tagged With: indie pop, Los Angeles, singer, songwriter, United States

Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Lauren Waller has delivered a catchy, engaging, potent single titled What If. Off her No Names Here EP, What If is an impactful, epic sounding wall of indie pop goodness. With a powerful attention-grabbing voice, pristine production, and emotion fueling instrumentation, What If is a radio-ready track that is a lyrical […]

Spotlight On Michael Williams

by Featured Guest October 4, 2017 7:48 am Tagged With: Blues, blues rock, guitarist, Rock, singer, songwriter, Texas, United States

Michael Williams is a name not too many people will know unless they’re particularly tuned in to the modern rock/blues scene. He’s an artist from Texas who records with the Michael Williams Band, and he’s responsible for some of the better sounds in the blended genre from the last several years. Unfortunately he’s been quite […]

Slow Burning Car Release Upbeat, Rockin’ Jam Titled Soul Crimes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 3, 2017 8:55 am Tagged With: alternative rock, hard rock, Los Angeles, punk rock, Rock, United States

Los Angeles based Slow Burning Car have unleashed an upbeat, fist pumpin’, hard rockin’ jam titled Soul Crimes; listen below. From the first note of Soul Crimes, listeners are going to be injected with a potent shot of sonic adrenaline as memorable melodies, tasty guitars, loud drums, groovin’ bass and strong vocals unite for an […]

The Striped Bananas Release Engaging Psychedelic Rock Jam, Sister Brittany

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 29, 2017 10:39 am Tagged With: indie rock, Michigan, Psychedelic, Psychedelic Rock, Rock, United States

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Michigan based psych-rockers The Striped Bananas but never fear! The band is back with their latest single and video for Sister Brittany. -Find our previous feature articles about The Striped Bananas here and here. Sister Brittany is a slower but engaging jam with some serious surf rock […]

Mark Senger Releases Powerful, Soul Infused, Rock Jam Titled Believe

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 29, 2017 10:11 am Tagged With: Atlanta, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

Atlanta based singer, songwriter and producer Mark Senger has delivered a powerful, soulful, moving rock jam titled Believe. From the beginning, I will say that this song fits right into any playlist on classic or contemporary rock radio. As the first notes start our sonic journey, it becomes quite obvious that Mark’s song crafting abilities […]

Willodean Releases New Single and Video, The Drink That Kills Me

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 29, 2017 9:38 am Tagged With: Alternative, indie rock, Los Angeles, power pop, singer, songwriter, United States

We recently featured Willodean’s single Everyone. Find that feature here. Willodean have returned with their latest single (and video) The Drink That Kills Me. Taking a minimalist approach, sweet sounding mellow piano and soulful vocals carry listeners through a reflective song which walks us down memory lane as we wonder about which drink in which […]

Jules Verne Theory Release New Single (and Video), One Hit Wonder

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 25, 2017 10:32 am Tagged With: composer, Electro, electro-pop, Electronic, producer

We have featured Jules Verne Theory before. Find that article here. Powerful and very talented electro-pop music duo Jules Verne Theory have arrived with their new single One Hit Wonder. Driving rhythms, infectious melodies, and storytelling style lyrics collide in this upbeat electro-infused jam about the creative pressures that come with penning a One Hit […]