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Interview with Science Is Fiction – Don’t Everybody Thank Me At Once

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 23, 2019 2:12 pm Tagged With: alternative rock, art rock, Canada, indie rock, power pop, Rock

Science is Fiction’s debut EP “Don’t Everybody Thank Me At Once” has been making appearances on the Canadian college charts and debuted on streaming platforms in September. Their sound has been described as “Elvis Costello on steroids” and “a bit Parquet Courts…a bit parent rock“. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Science Is Fiction […]

Chris Mardini Packs A Sonic Punch With Infectious, New Single, Retrospective Outlook Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 15, 2019 10:05 am Tagged With: alternative rock, indie pop, indie rock, New York, New York City, Pop, pop rock, Rock, United States

NYC based indie rocker Chris Mardini has delivered an infectious, energetic, mood boosting, radio ready single titled Retrospective Outlook. Recognized as an old soul due to the lyrical depth and wisdom displayed in his songwriting, Chris is riding a wave of momentum with the release of this potent new single. Best listened to at maximum […]

Follow No One Rock Hard On New Single, Follow No One Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 14, 2019 12:29 pm Tagged With: Colorado, Europe, hard rock, Metal, Portugal, Rock

Prepare for a hard rockin’, metal-infused excursion through sound with Follow No One and their latest single release, Fear No Evil. Spanning the globe from the US to Portugal, the dynamic duo known as Follow No One is on a mission to deliver their own brand of rock and roll music. Fear No Evil packs […]

Brandon Saxon Releases Infectious, Uplifting, Comsic New Single, Star Star Child Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 14, 2019 11:04 am Tagged With: acoustic pop, acoustic rock, alternative rock, indie pop, indie rock, New Jersey, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

New Jersey based singer/songwriter Brandon Saxon has delivered a delightful, inspiring, uplifting, cosmic new pop rock single titled Star Star Child. Driven by a beautifully potent acoustic guitar melody, Brandon’s passionate and emotive vocal performance guides us through a powerful, radio friendly single. Star Star Child begins with the minimal yet effective combo of Brandon’s […]

Steven Blane Wastes No Time Injecting Us With the Holiday Spirit, Jam Along with First Christmas

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 14, 2019 10:41 am Tagged With: Americana, christmas, Holiday, New York, New York City, Pop, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Tis the season! I have been waiting for the first songs celebrating the forthcoming holidays to start rolling in and Steven Blane’s First Christmas wins the race! Wasting no time with an upbeat, uplifting, energetic jam infused with that classic holiday pop rock sound, Steven Blane helps listeners skip Halloween and Thanksgiving to cut straight […]

Jiggery Pokery Exudes Masterful Songcrafting, Take A Break and Enjoy Paul Canning’s New Album…Now!

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 14, 2019 9:56 am Tagged With: indie pop, indie rock, London, Pop, pop rock, Rock, rock n roll, singer, songwriter, United Kingdom

Buckle up for a Rock N Rollin’ great time with Paul Canning on his new album Jiggery Pokery! Opening up with a sonic assault sharing the same title as the album, Paul Canning wastes no time shocking our senses into overdrive with an electrified jam that pulls listeners in and tunes them into something familiar […]

Interview with Your Friend, Ghost – Cost of Being Captive

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 10, 2019 1:01 pm Tagged With: alt-pop, alternative rock, indie pop, indie rock, New York, Pop, Rock, United States

New York alternative pop rock indie influenced duo Your Friend, Ghost releases their debut album Cost of Being Captive onto streaming platforms. Embracing their musically talented familial roots in their own respects, cousins Matt and Jesse Chason came together in 2015 to collaborate, celebrate and unify their artistic capacities. Four years in the making, Cost […]

Tips for a Successful Photo Shoot courtesy of Mark Maryanovich

by Featured Guest October 9, 2019 9:25 am Tagged With: indie rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

This article was written by, and photos by, Mark Maryanovich. When prepping for an upcoming shoot, sometimes a good place to start is by looking at other photos and album covers to see what you like. Having verbal discussions with band members, your team and the photographer to make sure everyone’s on the same page […]

Ne Parcas Nec Spernas, Celtic Infused, Acoustic (Punk-esque) Rock At Its Finest, Jason Fountain Delivers Fine Musicianship, Excellent Songcrafting on New Album

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 8, 2019 10:43 pm Tagged With: acoustic rock, Atlanta, celtic, Georgia, indie rock, Punk, punk rock, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

I have been thoroughly enjoying this album for approximately two weeks, possibly longer. So where should I start? The fine musicianship? The excellent guitar work? The consistency in the high caliber of songwriting? How much I love the Celtic infusion? Is this a drinking album? A heartbreak album? What does Ne Parcas Nec Spernas mean […]

Interview with Rick Barth – Fade

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman October 7, 2019 10:28 am Tagged With: acoustic rock, classic rock, hard rock, New Jersey, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

New Jersey based musician and songwriter Rick Barth has dedicated 25 years of his life to playing music, penning songs, and performing with an array of bands during that time. Now, Rick is focused on his art as a solo artist and performer. His latest project, Fade, is now available on all the major music […]