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Interview with Steff Reed – The Power of Love Experience

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 11:34 am Tagged With: multi-instrumentalist, New York City, Pop, producer, R&B, Rock, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

As a singer, songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist, Steff Reed bridges his love for music, social justice and education. In 2013 he was nominated for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award and taught a “Power of Love” workshop at NYU/Ed Sullivan Fellows. Behind the scenes, Reed’s songwriting/production collaborations with Trey Songz, Jhene Aiko, Eric Roberson, Swizz […]

Interview with Yify – Waste

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 31, 2018 9:08 am Tagged With: ambient, electronica, New York City, Pop, United States

Yify (ee-fee) is an artist of cinematic alternative music. Her sound is a combination of classical composition roots and a songwriting style that cuts away at personal, often difficult, life experiences. Her music is lush, heartfelt, and sits somewhere between pop sensation SIA, to singer songwriter Sara Bareilles, to instrumental composer Max Richter. In this […]

Tell Her I Love Her Release Powerful, Radio Ready Single, Dancing With Dakota

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 14, 2018 12:14 pm Tagged With: Country, Florida, Nashville, Pop, United States

Miami and Nashville based country pop rockers Tell Her I Love Her have delivered a potent, powerful, infectious, radio-ready single titled Dancing With Dakota. Eddy is an engineer who hasn’t been kissed in years. Dakota works in the service industry; accepting money for making men feel special, wanted and, in a twisted way, “in love”. […]

Interview with Connor Bishop – One More Minute

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 11, 2018 11:49 am Tagged With: Americana, Pop, singer, songwriter, Tennessee, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Tennessee native singer/songwriter Connor Bishop. We discuss the latest project, challenges, motivations and more. Full Q&A along with links and a video of Connor performing One More Minute on WSMV Today. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not […]

Interview with Nausica – Black & White

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 11, 2018 11:11 am Tagged With: art pop, Europe, Experimental, Germany, indie pop, Pop

Eccentric quartet Nausica prepare to release their cinematic single Black & White out now via Knight Rider Records. Black & White symbolically describes two different mindsets in the form of an ongoing flashback. The band elaborates, “conscious choices are made with clear memories, in contradiction to the typical grey area, where everything you feel and […]

Interview with Alexa Ferr – If You Only Knew

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 11, 2018 10:57 am Tagged With: Canada, Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, Toronto

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Alexa Ferr about her latest release, motivations, challenges 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.) Alexa Ferr: I’m from […]

Interview with Bad Wave – Good Son

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 11, 2018 10:14 am Tagged With: indie pop, Los Angeles, Pop, synth, United States

Los Angeles-based duo Bad Wave are back with their latest synth-infused single Good Son, out now. Written as an ode to mothers everywhere, Good Son describes the relationship between mother and son and how it cannot always be an easy ride. The band elaborate “I think it’s safe to say that moms love their kids […]

Kicklighter Takes Flight With Infectious, Intellectual Pop On New Album, Paper Planes Vol. 1 Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman July 9, 2018 2:34 pm Tagged With: Florida, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

Intellectual pop songwriter and composer Kicklighter (Everett Young) has returned with his latest installment of infectious pop songs titled Paper Planes Vol. 1: Too Much Too Soon. We have featured Kicklighter before, find that feature here (opens in new tab). Having put his true dream and passion on detour from the time he was 9 […]

Ann Paul Delivers Smooth, Soothing, Pop-Rockin’ Sounds on New Album, Stay

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 27, 2018 10:54 am Tagged With: indie pop, New York, Pop, pop rock, singer, songwriter, United States

New York native singer/songwriter Ann Paul has delivered her newest album, Stay, and it is packed with twelve engaging, infectious, smooth pop-rockin’ jams that are guaranteed to soothe the soul, calm the nerves and refresh the spirit. Having been a lover and student of music since her early years, Ann began teaching herself guitar during […]

BEEA Delivers Powerful Performance On New Single and Video, Ride Or Die Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman June 27, 2018 10:36 am Tagged With: Los Angeles, Pop, R&B, singer, songwriter, Soul, United States

Brazil native, Los Angeles resident singer/songwriter BEEA has delivered a powerful pop single and music video titled Ride or Die, now available. Combining her Latin background with pop, soul and R&B, BEEA‘s music takes on the persona of iconic leading ladies ranging from Toni Braxton to Joss Stone to Aretha and Beyonce. Ride Or Die […]