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Interview with Paul Mark & The Van Dorens – Gravity

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 15, 2020 11:41 am Tagged With: alternative pop, Blues, indie pop, New York, New York City, pianist, Piano, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

“Gravity“, Paul Mark’s 11th commercially-released album, picks up on the genre-expanding sounds of his critically-praised “Stowaways” CD and sends them into a new creative orbit. Rolling from barroom singalongs to sweeping ballads then detouring into back alley blues rock, “Gravity” is a relentless shake-up of Americana music sounds that are impecably coupled with Mark’s trademark, […]

Interview with Kellie-Anne Poirier – Legacy

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 8, 2020 9:32 pm Tagged With: Canada, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, Soul

Kellie-Anne Poirier shares the below about her single Legacy, ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a degenerative disease that tackles the nervous system and weakens muscles, impacting physical function. Nerve cells break down, which reduces functionality in the muscles they supply. It’s very rare and there’s no cure as of now. My friend […]

What’s That About? Magazine Gap Deliver Infectious, Noteworthy Songwriting on New Album

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 2, 2020 8:34 am Tagged With: alt-pop, indie pop, London, Pop, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

London based alternative pop outfit Magazine Gap have delivered an alternative pop album that came together as a result of its members engaging in a journey of discovery and experimentation. The result is not simply an alt-pop record, but an alt-pop record that blends various forms of pop with a little bit of folk rock, […]

The Time To Love Is Here, Dr. H Releases Uplifting New Single

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 21, 2020 10:07 am Tagged With: Pop, singer, songwriter, World

Although music was and is his first love, Dr. H (aka Dr. Herbert Harris) has experienced success as an entertainment attorney, an author, and as a well-known expert in leadership and transformational success training. He has also spent plenty of his time and energy in the popular music industry working as a producer and songwriter. […]

Interview with Woven Green – Turn Back Around

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 11, 2020 8:46 am Tagged With: Folk, new age, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States, Washington DC, World

Singer/songwriter and creative power duo Woven Green create folk-pop-rockin’ jams with an infusion of New Age and World music for a truly transcendent listening experience. Turn Back Around is the group’s newest single and is an emotionally powerful song with an evocative vocal performance, soaring lead guitars, and a driving rhythm that grabs you and […]

Prolific Songwriter Todd Warner Moore Returns with Overnight Flight (My favorite TWM album yet.)

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 5, 2020 11:29 am Tagged With: acoustic pop, acoustic rock, Americana, Asia, China, folk pop, folk rock, indie pop, Pop, pop rock, Psychedelic, singer, songwriter

Todd Warner Moore has reached veteran or “diamond member” status on these pages at this point. Originally from the Midwest US, Todd has been in Hong Kong for several years. His prolific level of songwriting has helped him create and release six albums in the past two years! Encapsulating everything from the aesthetic of 60-70s […]

Interview with Michelle Creber – False Empire

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 30, 2020 10:55 am Tagged With: Canada, indie pop, Jazz, Pop, Rock, singer, songwriter

As a session singer, Michelle Creber has recorded vocals on the soundtracks for many TV shows and movies. Lead singing features include the theme song for NBCs Nina’s World; several songs during nine seasons of the hit animated series My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Discovery Family); multiple songs on Nintendo’s popular franchise Yo-Kai Watch; […]

Parry Adams Releases New Album! Listen to Whiskey Aftermath

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 25, 2020 2:10 pm Tagged With: Acoustic, Folk, folk rock, indie pop, New York, New York City, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

New York based singer/songwriter/vocalist Parry Adams has delivered a delightful new album titled Whiskey Aftermath (which happens to be an appropriate listening experience pre-whiskey, during whiskey and even post-whiskey). No matter the musical style, the instrumentation or the atmosphere, Parry is a tride and true vocalist with a powerful set of vocal chords. Her control […]

Matty Ride Delivers Infectious Sweet Treat with New Single, Listen to Sugar On The Side

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 23, 2020 11:45 am Tagged With: indie pop, jazz, Nashville, Pop, singer, songwriter, Tennessee, United States

Nashville based master song crafter Matty Ride has delivered a sweet treat in the form of a jazz-infused, swing driven, vintage pop single titled Sugar On The Side. Memorable melodies, infectious frequencies, and body moving grooves combine in this jazzy jam that is guaranteed to not only boost your mood and energy but also leave […]

Interview with N2BLÜ – Kiss Me Like The Devil

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman April 22, 2020 9:29 am Tagged With: dance, edm, electro-pop, Electronic, Louisana, Pop, Russia, singer, songwriter, United States

Louisiana native Jonathan Arceneaux and Russia native Konstantin Smorodnikov combine their talents as N2BLÜ. Their latest single, Kiss Me Like The Devil, is an upbeat, danceable, edm-infused jam that takes its inspiration from past romantic relationships. Specifically, those relationships that stand on shaky ground from the start. With an infectious, easily memorable hook, listeners will […]