New York

Interview with Piper Page – Based On True Events

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 15, 2024 9:41 am Tagged With: New York, New York City, Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

Piper Page is a New York City-based pop vocalist and songwriter who uses her compelling melodies and empowering lyrics to create relatable and catchy music for her growing audience. As a self-proclaimed “Bad Bitch with Commitment Issues”, Piper’s music centers around themes of her experiences dating in NYC, traveling the world, and taking risks. In […]

Interview with Cat Evers – Aphrodite

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 14, 2024 6:17 pm Tagged With: Brooklyn, indie pop, New York, New York City, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Cat Evers is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and recording engineer whose sound blends elements of Pop, Rock, and R&B. Her music, rich in vocal harmonies and lyrical storytelling, reflects her lifelong passion for creating evocative musical narratives. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Cat about the latest music, AI, dream collabs, and more. Full […]

Interview with Tuff Sunshine – No Juice

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman September 24, 2024 12:02 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, garage, indie, New York, post punk, Rock, United States

Hailing from Brooklyn New York, Tuff Sunshine’s unique approach has led to a revolving door of talented musicians collaborating with the band, both live on stage and in the studio. While singer-songwriter Johnny Leitera is the one constant, helming the project since its inception in 2012, the likes of drummer Linda Pitmon (The Baseball Project, […]

Interview with Max Blansjaar – Anna Madonna

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 31, 2024 9:44 am Tagged With: Amsterdam, Brooklyn, indie rock, New York, New York City, Rock, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I spend some time chatting with Max Blansjaar about the latest music, dream collabs, AI in art, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs […]

Interview with Forever In Transit – A Coming To Terms

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman August 7, 2024 2:54 pm Tagged With: Metal, New York, progressive rock, Rock, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Forever In Transit about the latest music, AI, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being sad. You […]

Interview with kingB – LLOM

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 11, 2024 9:44 am Tagged With: New York, New York City, R&B, singer, songwriter, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with kingB about the latest release (LLOM), AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being sad. […]

Interview with Hazel Gaze – Who’s Sorry Now

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 1, 2024 12:00 am Tagged With: Americana, classic rock, New York, New York City, Rock, rock n roll, United States

In this interview spotlight, we catch up with Hazel Gaze to chat about the latest single/video (Who’s Sorry Now), the songwriting process, how the 70s inspired this song, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. What inspired the lyrical theme behind “Who’s Sorry Now”? Can you share any personal experiences or influences […]

Interview with heavy on the heart. – It’s You That Has To Think

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 8, 2024 5:09 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, indie rock, New York, New York City, pop punk, pop rock, Rock, United States

heavy on the heart. is a melodic rock band fueled by the soul and drive of 4 misfits with nothing to lose. Those misfits include: Nikki Brady (vocals), Costas Themistocleous (guitar), Nick Kolokathis (drums) and Andrew Nicolae (bass). In this interview spotlight, I chat with heavy on the heart. about the latest project, AI in […]

Interview with A Big Yes and a Small No – The Truth

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 5, 2024 1:26 pm Tagged With: indie pop, New York, New York City, Pop, songwriter, United States

A Big Yes and a Small No is an indie-pop band formed in 2006 out of the ashes of the “prodigiously talented” (Entertainment Weekly) Fat Mama by singer-songwriter and vibraphonist Kevin Kendrick. A Big Yes and a small no’s core personnel features many notable players such as Joe Russo (Furthur, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead), Erik Deutsch (The Black Crowes, Charlie […]

Interview with Sarah Bernstein – A Woman Like Me

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 27, 2024 9:26 am Tagged With: indie pop, New York, New York City, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

In celebration of Women’s History Month, singer-songwriter Sarah Bernstein has released her latest single, “A Woman Like Me,” a poignant ode to self-reflection and empowerment. Characterized by raw vocals and tender lyricism, her new single delves deep into personal introspection and growth and is available on all streaming services. Reflecting on the genesis of the […]