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?

The Moon Has Flown Away – The Epic Sound of Elliot Schneider

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2017 3:02 pm Tagged With: Alternative, alternative rock, indie rock, Psychedelic, Rock, singer, songwriter, surf rock

Elliot Schneider has lived a full life. Fuller than the average human. For the full story on the exciting adventures of a free spirited, go-getting artistic talent, read his full bio here. With introductions out of the way, let’s jump into the lush, classic-sounding, psychedelic rockin’ vibes of his newest epic arrangement, The Moon Has […]

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot Deliver Sweet Harmony on Let’s Be Friends

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2017 10:20 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Folk, Michigan, singer, songwriter, United States

Attention grabbing minimalism can be quite difficult to achieve in music but when you have a sweet sounding guitar and enchanting harmonies like the ones heard in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot’s newest single Let’s Be Friends…well, I say simple can be much better. Off their latest album, Songs For Mixed Company, Let’s Be Friends is a […]

Telecraze Releases Knockout Mice EP, Preparing Full Length Album for 2018

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 26, 2017 9:39 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Alternative, Electro, Experimental, Folk, indie rock, Iran, Middle East, Psychedelic, Rock

Hamid Sami is an Iran based singer, songwriter, composer and also the founder of experimental, psychedelic, electro indie rock collective Telecraze (founded in 2010). Battling setbacks, dodging obstacles, and navigating through various line-up changes, Telecraze has been working on a full length album since 2014. As a precursor, the collective released the Knockout Mice EP […]

DMangelo Releases Soulful Single and Visual Treatment, High Life

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 25, 2017 11:41 am Tagged With: Hip Hop, Ohio, rap

DMangelo is no newbie to the music scene. No matter what day job he has held, what curveballs life has thrown his way or what obstacles cross his path, DMangelo has always poured his soul into his creative endeavors. Dropping his first project in 2004, DMangelo has been grinding and creating with all his heart […]

Hunter Pistole Releases Infectious EP, Don’t Runaway

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 25, 2017 10:59 am Tagged With: Pop, singer, songwriter

Hunter Pistole‘s musical journey began in his early teens when he first began writing songs. After performing “Hey There Delilah” (Plain White T’s) to a packed crowd in junior high, Hunter knew a long term career in music was exactly what he wanted. It probably helped that he brought the packed house to their feet […]

ds|fečo Tackles Violent Extremism Head-On In New Single Jihad du Jour

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 20, 2017 10:01 am Tagged With: California, Electronic, Experimental, United States

In the spirit of impactful protest songs, experimental folktronica artist ds|fečo has released his latest single Jihad du Jour which expresses ds|fečo’s abhorrence with the violent extremism and the corruption of religion embraced by jihadists. In the words of this talented creative, In light of the recent spate of deadly attacks by lone wolf, “self-radicalized” […]

Welcome To PLANET PARALLEL 5 and Meet Your Guide Jacqui L

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 20, 2017 8:21 am Tagged With: art rock, Australia, progressive rock, Rock

Jacqui L is a scorpion girl who wears her eyes on her tail, is a native of PLANET PARALLEL 5, and will be our tour guide on this creative, captivating sonic journey through her homeland. I am a big fan of concept albums but an even bigger fan of progressive metal which makes its impact […]

Steven Blane Band Delivers Sonic Goodness and Masterful Songwriting on The Shed Sessions

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 18, 2017 11:29 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, New York City, singer, songwriter, United States

Following up his Nashville recorded album (I Confess), Steven Blane headed down to Lake Worth, Florida for The Shed Sessions. As you can assume by the name, Blane’s newest project was recorded in a shed in the Sunshine State. Embracing his acoustic guitar and putting his masterful song crafting abilities on display, Steven Blane delivers […]

Lisa Marie Ellingsen Delivers Timeless, Americana Sounds On A Little Help From Above

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 17, 2017 12:21 pm Tagged With: Americana, Folk, gospel, singer, songwriter

Lisa Marie Ellingsen captures the essence of uniquely American styles in her heartfelt, pragmatic approach to music and songwriting. Her album Nola To Noho was released in May (2017) and features a collection of originals, both old and new, which captures the classic, nostalgia-inducing, old timey sounds of American music styles ranging from folk to […]

1403 Releases Newest Single Tonight

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 17, 2017 12:04 pm Tagged With: London, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

1403 has been writing and collaborating under various names over the years. His collaborations include names such as Sasha, Cypress Hill and Disturbing London’s G-FrSH. His work has also appeared in several film scores as well as ad campaigns encompassing a wide range of musical styles. Somewhere along the line 1403 met and then teamed […]