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?

Moses Guest Jam On Their Latest Single, Light

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 5, 2017 8:34 am Tagged With: Funk, Houston, jazz, Soul, Texas, United States

Catchy riffs, uplifting rhythms, sweet guitar tones and a foundation of jazzy, funky soul come together on Moses Guest’s single Light for an enjoyable and quite memorable listening experience. Moses Guest, originally based in Colorado, has been a band for 25+ years. With extensive touring of the Rocky Mountain region, the band now calls Houston, […]

Collegians Release Potent New Single, Vaccine – More Music Coming Soon

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 30, 2017 9:13 am Tagged With: Australia, electro rock, hard rock, Rock

Prepare for the electro-infused, lo-fi guitar driven, arena sized wall of sound in Collegians new single Vaccine. Powerful, gritty vocals blend with distorted guitars, haunting piano, and electronic elements resulting in a radio ready single which combines the greatness of past rock and roll with more modern stylistic sensibilities. Joining forces with Cultivator Records, Collegians […]

Darren Marc Fuels The Soul On New Album, Let It Shine

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2017 9:03 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, Pop, singer, songwriter

In a world full of negatives, Darren Marc and his music serves as a beacon of light in the darkness. His new album Let It Shine is packed full of uplifting, enlightening frequencies and lyrical substance backed by a sweet, James Taylor-esque, organic, acoustic fueled soundscape. From the faster tempos to the slower piano ballads, […]

Kung Fu Jesus Releases Catchy and Uplifting Album, The Kantele Tapes

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2017 11:37 am Tagged With: Alternative, Electronic, multi-instrumentalist, Rock, Scotland, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Scotland based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kung Fu Jesus packs a powerful, infectious, classic-feeling rock and roll punch on his new album The Kantele Tapes. Beach Boys, Iggy Pop, and The Cure with a modern twist all wrapped into one?! Yes, Kung Fu Jesus packs that potent of a sonic punch. You will find your […]

The Foshays Deliver Digi-zine Motion Comic Rock, Listen To New Single ‘Til It’s Gone

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2017 9:52 am Tagged With: garage rock, Minnesota, Punk, punk rock, Rock

Minneapolis based rockers The Foshays have delivered their infectious, head noddin’, toe tappin’, punk infused new single ‘Til It’s Gone. Clocking in at only 2 minutes and 15 seconds, ‘Til It’s Gone is one of the most contagious, memorable punk jams I have heard in quite some time. Labeled as digi-zine motion comic rock, it […]

Leisure McCorkle Captures Travels and Human Experiences In Song

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 29, 2017 9:37 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Alternative, Rock, singer, songwriter

Leisure McCorkle is an anthropologically minded nomadic troubadour who creates music that captures the experiences of his travels as well as the essence of what it is to be a human on planet Earth in modern times. Coming from the DIY punk scene, Leisure has carved a lane all to himself. With 8,000 miles and […]

Edward Mena Releases New Single, Amor Absoluto: Medley Tributo a Julio Iglesias

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 28, 2017 9:59 am Tagged With: Pop, singer

Spanish language singer and creative talent Edward Mena has arrived with his newest single, as a tribute to Julio Iglesias, titled Amor Absoluto. Amor Absoluto consists of a medley of four of Julio’s most successful hits blended into one great sounding track. Edward’s impressive and seasoned voice is a powerful force which fills the listener […]

Jorunn Hodne Delivers Uplifting, Infectious Country Music On A Day Like This

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 28, 2017 8:59 am Tagged With: Country, Europe, Norway, singer, songwriter

Norway based singer/songwriter Jorunn Hodne has arrived with a new album, On A Day Like This, packed full of ten uplifting, feel good, well polished country songs. Having worked as a journalist in the realm of culture and entertainment, Jorunn decided to switch sides because she had stories to tell and a sound bed of […]

Do The Freddie, The Roving Apatosaurus Revives Older Songs For Modern Times

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 25, 2017 2:05 pm Tagged With: singer, songwriter

The Roving Apatosaurus is a music collective of creative talents from various geographic locations who revive old classics, not only for the newer generations, but also for those who are old enough to remember the originals. Their latest single and video for Do The Freddie is a remake of Freddie And The Dreamers’ 1960’s dance […]

A Is For Atom Releases Hypnotic New Single, Rainbows

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 25, 2017 9:22 am Tagged With: Alternative, Electronic, indie pop, indie rock

It wasn’t too long ago when we first featured A Is For Atom. The artistic mastermind is back with his single Rainbows. Preparing for the September release of his new EP (a collaboration with producer Carey Clayton), A Is For Atom (aka Mike Cykoski) has been riding the wave of buzz and attention from his […]