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Interview with Stanley Rose

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 5, 2018 10:47 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Alternative, edm, Rock, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Stanley Rose about his music, challenges, motivations and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.) I’m originally from Long Island, […]

Interview with Lana Blac – Suck You In

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 29, 2018 11:52 am Tagged With: Alternative, hard rock, indie rock, New York City, Rock, United States

NY-based dark singer Lana Blac has been creating a name for herself online and is gearing up to release a slew of new songs guaranteed to rock you to your core. A life-long artist, she has harnessed the power of social media to gain a substantial following of over 78,000 on Instagram and 7500 on […]

Jab, Jab, Punch! Shaman Elect Hit Us With Multiple Sonic Adventures on Hugo of Bath and Ships Ahoy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 24, 2018 11:13 am Tagged With: Alternative, Electronic, Experimental, indie rock, Progressive

Combining jazz, rock, electronica and an experimental attitude, Ethan Warshowsky (synths, vocals) and Fredy Garcia (guitar, vocals) formed Shaman Elect as they began developing each other’s songs. Soon, in time for their first live performance, Mike Malkowski (drums, vocals) as well as singer and now frontwoman Sarah Warshowsky transformed the dyanmic duo into a quad […]

Who Knows the Elusive, Enchanting Sounds of Iuliano? New Single & Video Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 22, 2018 10:37 am Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, Asia, electronica, Europe, Folk, indie, indie pop, Italy, singer, songwriter, Thailand

Native to Italy but also familiar with Southeast Asia, alt-electronica-pop artist and composer Iuliano began his studies on piano but chose to explore the sonic aesthetics of electric and nylon string guitars for his newest EP Hidden Roots. The lead single and official music video for Who Knows is now available. About his choice, Iuliano […]

Natalie Lucassian Delivers Smooth Vintage Pop with Alternative Edge with Restless, 12:26 Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 21, 2018 11:32 am Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, Detroit, indie pop, indie rock, singer, songwriter

Detroit native alt-pop singer/songwriter Natalie Lucassian has arrived with smooth, enchanting sounds on her single Restless. Her EP, 12:26, is now available! Described as “Amy Winehouse reincarnated as Adele’s indie rock little sister”, Natalie delivers a hauntingly hypnotic performance backed by a sonic foundation that is equal parts alternative, indie rock and vintage pop. Soothing […]

Big Merino Blends Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk For Jammin’ Good Time on New Album, Suburban Wildlife

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 21, 2018 11:05 am Tagged With: Alternative, Australia, Blues, Country, indie rock, Rock, Soul

Despite Suburban Wildlife being Big Merino‘s debut album, the band is well beyond rookie status. Comprising of a team of seasoned music makers, Big Merino is the culmination of various musical styles, years of various experiences and the talented personalities which have come together like Voltron to form an appealing, soul-infused rock record that can […]

ALYA Releases An Amazingly Stunning, Symbolic, Cinematic Sonic Experience With New Single/Video, Animals

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 9, 2018 9:10 pm Tagged With: Alternative, Experimental, indie pop, Los Angeles, singer, songwriter, United States

Powerful visuals, rich sonic textures and an experimental nature that holds no bars when it comes to genre-blending, Animals by Los Angeles based singer/songwriter ALYA is a stunningly cinematic work of art…way beyond just a simple song. The video adds even more potency to an already powerful melding of layered symbolic meanings. With two albums […]

Interview with Night Marcher – Gotta Find Your Way Back

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 7, 2018 4:38 pm Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, Psychedelic, Salt Lake City, United States, Utah

It is no coincidence that “Night Marchers” was the first tune that songwriter Rob Reinfurt heard from the avant-groove band, Medeski, Martin and Wood; a band that has been influential in the way he approaches music. Fast forward ten years. Selfish wandering and social promiscuity was taking it’s toll and Reinfurt got knocked out. It […]

Interview with Betty Moon – Parachute

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 7, 2018 2:13 pm Tagged With: Alternative, indie rock, Los Angeles, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Betty Moon about motivations, challenges, her latest project and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? I am originally from the Toronto area and spent a good part of my early career playing music […]

Interview with Someya – You Saved Me

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 7, 2018 1:31 pm Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, California, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Someya about her latest release, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Let’s dive a little deeper into You, the artist and your music. What attracted you to this genre(s) or style(s)? Halsey is a huge influence on my current genre of music. […]