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Interview with Kady Rain – It Wasn’t The Roses

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 29, 2018 12:17 pm Tagged With: dance, edm, electro-pop, indie pop, Pop, singer, songwriter, Texas, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Kady Rain 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.) Born and raised […]

Interview with Ferentz and The Felons – Hudson County

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 29, 2018 12:03 pm Tagged With: Folk, folk rock, indie rock, singer, songwriter

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Zak of Ferentz and The Felons about the latest release, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. If you missed my previous feature about Ferentz and The Felons, find that article here. Where are you from and what style of music do you […]

Interview with Dan Miz – Replay

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 29, 2018 11:43 am Tagged With: indie pop, New York City, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

New York City-based singer-songwriter Dan Miz releases his seductive new single “Replay”. The unique artist aims to connect with his listeners on an emotional level by producing “endorphin-inducing” tracks such as his latest tune. Miz plans on releasing more feel-good jams in the near future and sharing his life experiences through his music. In this […]

Interview with Exit Daze – Back To The City

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 29, 2018 11:30 am Tagged With: electro-pop, New York, Pop, singer, songwriter, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Exit Daze about the latest single, challenges, motivations and more. Full Q&A along with music and links below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? I am from Glen Head, Long Island. I like creating any music that brings my emotions to the […]

Jeff Leffler Delivers Upbeat Jams, Awesome Grooves and Infectious Sounds On Strip Me Bare

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 24, 2018 12:33 pm Tagged With: Funk, indie rock, pop rock, Rock, singer, songwriter

Joel Leffler’s newest project, Strip Me Bare, is a highly infectious, danceable, funky groovin’ collection of six well crafted, well produced songs that are guaranteed to uplift your mood and your spirit with it’s barrage of upbeat, motviational pop-rockin’ frequencies. From the moment I clicked play, I was immediately overwhelmed with a wall of sound […]

Simon Lunche Feels Love and Romance On Intimate New Single and Video, In My Arms

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 24, 2018 10:12 am Tagged With: Pop, singer, songwriter

He started playing guitar at age 5. He eventually became the youngest artist ever endorsed by Gibson Guitars while lead singer of The Blondies. At only 19 years old and the major creative force behind his compositions playing every instrument from guitar to cello to violin, trumpet and even saxophone, Simon Lunche has acquired a […]

Who Knows the Elusive, Enchanting Sounds of Iuliano? New Single & Video Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 22, 2018 10:37 am Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, Asia, electronica, Europe, Folk, indie, indie pop, Italy, singer, songwriter, Thailand

Native to Italy but also familiar with Southeast Asia, alt-electronica-pop artist and composer Iuliano began his studies on piano but chose to explore the sonic aesthetics of electric and nylon string guitars for his newest EP Hidden Roots. The lead single and official music video for Who Knows is now available. About his choice, Iuliano […]

Justin Shapiro Rocks, Jams and Nurtures the Soul On New Album, Campfire Party Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 22, 2018 9:43 am Tagged With: alternative rock, Americana, Blues, Folk, Maryland, rock n roll, singer, songwriter

Over the previous decade-plus, Justin Shapiro has been an active participant of the DMV music scene. Starting his path in cover bands playing tunes from Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Neil Young, Justin was also stashing away original material for his own songwriting catalog. Back in 2009, Shapiro was a member of Green River Junction […]

Natalie Lucassian Delivers Smooth Vintage Pop with Alternative Edge with Restless, 12:26 Now Available

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 21, 2018 11:32 am Tagged With: alt-pop, Alternative, Detroit, indie pop, indie rock, singer, songwriter

Detroit native alt-pop singer/songwriter Natalie Lucassian has arrived with smooth, enchanting sounds on her single Restless. Her EP, 12:26, is now available! Described as “Amy Winehouse reincarnated as Adele’s indie rock little sister”, Natalie delivers a hauntingly hypnotic performance backed by a sonic foundation that is equal parts alternative, indie rock and vintage pop. Soothing […]

Come Hell Or High Water, KEez Unleashes Hip Hop Goods On New Album

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman May 17, 2018 2:12 pm Tagged With: Hip Hop, New York, rap, songwriter, United States

Amityville, Long Island Hip Hop artist KEez unleashes a collection of passionate, confident flows and Golden Era infused production on his latest album, Come Hell Or High Water. With every great work of art comes an interesting story. Allow me to set up KEez‘s new album by telling you about how he got to this […]