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?

First Blush Releases Third and Final Single from Debut LP, Before & After

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 17, 2017 11:46 am Tagged With: indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

First Blush is the brainchild and moniker of Charles Sekel who has arrived with the release of the 3rd and final single from his debut LP (Monologic), Before & After. With a background in jazz and classical music, First Blush brings a unique and refreshing approach to his electronic-infused style of indie rock. Before & […]

Paul Maged Releases Emotional, Impactful Cover of Like A Stone

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 17, 2017 10:43 am Tagged With: Alternative, alternative rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

Like many of us, Paul Maged was shocked and devastated by the news of Chris Cornell’s passing. Considering Chris’ music was a huge source of influence and inspiration, Paul wanted to pay tribute in the best way he knew how; covering one of Cornell’s songs, Like A Stone. Creating the foundation for his impactful, emotional […]

Tres Viche and Kvng Greek Join Forces For New Single CreepN

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 17, 2017 10:24 am Tagged With: Hip Hop, Poetry, Spoken Word

Tres Viche (who we’ve featured before) joined forces with Kvng Greek for their spoken word rendition of TLC’s hit single Creep titled CreepN. Following up his visual mixtape, If Thoughts Could Speak, Tres Viche and Kvng Greek explore the true victim of creeping and what happens to an individual when they allow themself to feel […]

Adam Winn Releases Delightful, Soothing Self-Titled EP

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 14, 2017 10:52 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Canada, Folk, singer, songwriter

Adam Winn is a local favorite among the community of Fort St. John, British Columbia where he has been sharing his music to supportive audiences and has also served as a firefighter for the past 9 years. With a smooth, soothing voice and his acoustic guitar, Adam manages to evoke emotions with sweet melodies and […]

Enzo Sprigg Releases New Album, Listen to Lead Single Raygun Love Transmission

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 14, 2017 8:10 am Tagged With: Electro, Electronic, industrial, Los Angeles, singer, songwriter, synth pop, United States

We recently interviewed Enzo Sprigg discussing influences, his newest project (Cosmic Bipolar Nebula) and much more. You can find the full interview here. The lead single from Enzo’s latest album, Raygun Love Transmission, is a pulsating, hauntingly hypnotic, dark wave jam woven with elements of industrial and electronic music resulting in a down tempo, cosmic […]

How About A Heavy Metal Masterpiece? The Maestro Abides and He Abides In Epic Fashion

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 12, 2017 2:57 pm Tagged With: California, hard rock, Metal, United States

I don’t know where to begin… How about with the arena sized wall of sound? How about the masterful songwriting? And the profound and symbolic depth of the lyrics? How about the gut punching, sensory system stimulating, heavy metal slap in the face? The raging guitar solos? The sweet distorted tones? The headbanging rhythms? The […]

Progressive Americana Rockers GREYE Return With New Album, Windows

by Featured Guest July 12, 2017 9:56 am Tagged With: Americana, Florida, Pop, Progressive, Rock, United States

This feature was written by Andrea Caccese. You can find more from Andrea at this link. GREYE is a band with a rather distinctive approach to their sound. Their songs are an eclectic combination of progressive, Americana, alternative rock and indie pop. Their most recent release, “Windows”, is the leading single and title track of […]

Canadian Rockers Groupoem Reunite, Release Awesome New Album Titled Dirt Church

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 12, 2017 9:37 am Tagged With: Alternative, Canada, Rock

After a 25 year hiatus from recording, performing and touring as a group, Canadian rockers Groupoem reunited in 2014. Fast forward a little bit and this dynamic group of highly talented musicians and songwriters has unleashed a 18 song collection of music recorded during their early days as well as new music captured over the […]

Alarma Blends Rock With World Music Styles For An Epically Infectious Sound

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 12, 2017 9:11 am Tagged With: Alternative, Los Angeles, Rock, United States, World

I can guarantee that no matter what your favorite style of music might be, Alarma‘s blend of rock with various styles of world and ethnic music is a purely infectious, uplifting, sonically pleasing experience. Based in Los Angeles, Alarma embraces latin cumbia, reggae, ska, african, and middle eastern influences. Throw those influences into a blender […]

JJ McGuigan Returns With Impactful New Single, Home

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 12, 2017 8:37 am Tagged With: Country, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter

JJ McGuigan has returned with a melodic, memorable and impactful new single titled Home. We have featured JJ before, find that article here. You can find our interview with him here. Home starts off strong with infectious melodies and continues to please as JJ’s blend of alternative rock vibes take on a life of their […]