D Grant Smith

The Strange Fate Of Harry Nilsson’s HOF Bid

Jul 1, 2018Oct 20, 2015 by D Grant Smith

The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame is a spectacle of music’s best, in many ways highlighting the contributions of artists who have crossed genre … Read more

Masked Musicians Inspire Intriguing Halloween Costume Ideas

Jan 21, 2020Oct 20, 2015 by D Grant Smith

One thing about living in the 21st century is that holding onto elements of our childhood isn’t frowned on like it was for our parent’s … Read more

5 Bands Who Made Halloween A Regular Event

Jul 1, 2018Oct 20, 2015 by D Grant Smith

As we’ve noted this month in the approach of Halloween, music is one of the best inspirations for Halloween costume ideas, for many reasons. Some … Read more

Honoring The Past With New Covers From Beck

Jul 1, 2018Oct 20, 2015 by D Grant Smith

One of the more popular ways that emerging indie and unsigned artist use to grow their audience is by recording cover songs of more popular … Read more

How Prison Songs Have Evolved Since Johnny Cash

Jul 1, 2018Oct 20, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Folsom Prison Blues remains a favorite in the annals of classic prison songs, as well as performances behind bars. Folsom Prison is one of the … Read more

PledgeMusic Founder Benji Rogers Says Music Super Fans Are Key to Indie Future

Jul 1, 2018Oct 20, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Benji Rogers is a music super fan. He’s also the founder of PledgeMusic, a crowdfunding platform for musicians that is strengthening music communities for small … Read more

Dot Dash Rides A New Storm On Rainclouds Single

Jul 1, 2018Oct 20, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Singles are supposed to be the hook that brings us to new artists, or at least that was the initial purpose when recorded music and … Read more

Ben Folds Goes Classical And Beyond With So There

Jul 1, 2018Oct 20, 2015 by D Grant Smith

The first time I saw an image of Ben Folds I thought, “There’s a regular-looking guy who is not trying to be a rock star.” … Read more

David Ramirez Tells New Indie Folk Fables

Jul 1, 2018Oct 6, 2015 by D Grant Smith

For the past 5 years, Texas artist David Ramirez has been telling stories. Often set to a guitar ballad, Ramirez’ tales venture from loneliness to … Read more

Chris Cornell Gives Prince An Acoustic Sound With Cover

Jul 1, 2018Oct 6, 2015 by D Grant Smith

It only takes one line to peg the voice of Chris Cornell. The same can be said for Prince. Ironic enough that Cornell has taken … Read more

A lot has happened and shifted in that 20 year span of time, both for Duncan Sheik as a performer and for where his career would take him.

Off The Beaten Path Travels New Album From Duncan Sheik

Jul 1, 2018Oct 6, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Every time I see the name Duncan Sheik I’m reminded of a sweet song from the mid 1990s, Barely Breathing, that put Sheik on the … Read more

St. Germain Makes Powerful Return With Self-Titled Album

Jul 1, 2018Oct 6, 2015 by D Grant Smith

When an artist emerges out of the noise to make a powerful impression, we take notice. Most of us become more than listeners, we become … Read more

Protomartyr Does Introspective Punk On The Agent Intellect

Jul 1, 2018Oct 6, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Punk has made more of an appearance in the latest month’s reviews than anytime in the past. I think that’s a good sign. Protomartyr isn’t … Read more

5 Metal Bands For People Who Don’t Like Metal

May 30, 2019Oct 1, 2015 by D Grant Smith

As a music curator, I listen to a LOT of music in a variety of styles. When talking to folks who generally stick to just … Read more

Dr. Dre’s Compton Comes Straight Out Of Context

May 31, 2018Oct 1, 2015 by D Grant Smith

I’ve read and listened to many perspectives, opinions, critiques and reviews on Dr. Dre’s latest album Compton. Many in the music industry are heralding the … Read more

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