Australia – Page 3

Interview with Rohan

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 26, 2020 8:37 am Tagged With: Australia, singer, songwriter, urban

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Rohan about his music, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A below. Be sure to follow Rohan on Instagram for the latest and greatest. 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 […]

Interview with Approachable Members Of Your Local Community – Small Change

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman February 12, 2020 5:51 am Tagged With: Australia, Funk, indie pop, Pop, synth pop

Australian indie-funk quartet Approachable Members Of Your Local Community prepare to release their insatiably addictive debut EP Love Thy Neighbour on February 14, 2020 via AntiFragile. Not one to be pigeonholed, Approachable Members Of Your Local Community combine elements of indie, electro, funk and disco throughout the EP to create a sound that is unapologetically […]

Interview with Danny Rose

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman January 6, 2020 10:59 am Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic folk, Australia, Folk, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Danny Rose about his latest music, technology, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create ? I’m from a little town in Australia called Deception Bay, I play Folk Music, Blues Music and […]

Interview with Andy Michaels – Incendiary Heart

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman December 16, 2019 1:08 pm Tagged With: adult contemporary, Australia, indie rock, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter

After receiving 5 star reviews around the world with the ground breaking “Revisited”, Andy Michaels returns with a vengeance to deliver another powerful, deep, and melodic album Incendiary Heart. The 14 track adult contemporary/pop album features thought-provoking lyricism with a musically nostalgic feel of the 70s and 80s. Moreover, the arrangements of the tracks deliver […]

Interview with Nine Year Sister – Seaside Dreaming

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 11, 2019 8:58 am Tagged With: Acoustic, Australia, Folk, folk pop, indie folk, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

Nine Year Sister is an independent pop duo comprised of Australian singer/songwriters, Jennie Wardle and Emma Wardle. Calling themselves ‘Nine Year Sister‘ (being sisters nine years apart in age), Jennie and Emma have spent the last two years writing and recording their original songs and releasing digital music on websites including Bandcamp, YouTube and Spotify. […]

Interview with Kodey Brims – Red Dust

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 28, 2019 9:46 pm Tagged With: Australia, Folk, folk pop, indie folk, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter

Born in Brisbane, Australia to a coal mining father and champion athlete mother, Kodey Brim’s desire to became a touring songwriter was a big surprise to them. They encouraged her newly found interest by buying her first guitar when she was twelve. Kodey spent her teens quietly exploring a variety of musical instruments and a […]

Surrender To Robots! The Insufferable Paul Scott Delivers Music That Is Well Beyond Sufferable On New Album

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 1, 2019 1:04 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, Australia, indie pop, indie rock, pop rock, singer, songwriter

Australia based singer/songwriter Paul Scott, aka the Insufferable Paul Scott, has arrived with a rockin’ new album which blends elements of lo-fi, pop rock, alternative rock and a bit of raw, punk aesthetic. The new album is titled Surrender To Robots. Don’t stare too deeply into the eyes’ of the cats on the album cover…. […]

Melissa Black Delivers the Sonic Goods on Latest Release, Listen to The Eden Project Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 1, 2019 11:24 am Tagged With: Australia, folk rock, indie rock, pop rock, singer, songwriter

Melissa Black has been in the trenches on her independent grind for over a decade slowly building momentum, garnering accolades and building a base of loyal fans. When she had a chance meeting with Scott Bird (singer/songwriter), she soon found herself in a production meeting with Riversong Music. Next was pre-production, then tracking, then a […]

Andy Michaels Delivers Epic Rock/Pop/Folk/Adult Contemporary Album, Incendiary Heart is Seriously Worth Your Time

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 23, 2019 10:03 am Tagged With: adult contemporary, Australia, Country, Folk, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

Perth, Australia based singer/songwriter Andy Michaels’ new album Incendiary Heart is quite the impressive creative feat and a very worthwhile listening experience. Packed with 14 tracks of masterfully crafted songs, passionately performed vocals, the highest quality of musicianship, and so much love you feel it pouring out of the speakers, Incendiary Heart is a must-listen […]

Don Mai Releases Infectious, Acoustic Driven Single, Jam Won’t Let You Down Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 19, 2019 8:34 am Tagged With: Australia, indie pop, Melbourne, Pop, singer, songwriter

Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter Don Mai has released an acoustic-driven, electro-infused, Hip Hop-esque single titled Won’t Let You Down. Won’t Let You Down grabs you with it’s infectious melody, Mai’s impactful vocal performance, and a memorable melody that is more than likely to stay stuck in your head long after you listen to the new […]