Skip to content
CMUSE
  • HOME
  • CLASSICAL
  • INSPIRATIONAL
  • LISTS
  • MUSIC PROMOTION
  • MUSICIAN INTERVIEW
  • CONTACT US

D Grant Smith

D Grant Smith is a mentor and coach for aspiring and emerging musicians, also the host of The Appetizer Radio Show, a variety music program syndicated across the globe and heard online at
music curation digital music streaming options

Playlists And The Future Of Music Curation

May 31, 2018Aug 17, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Music curation is all around us, but it hasn’t been put into the context or terminology it rightfully deserves in the lexicon of music history. … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags Apple Music, Aspenbeat, Beats Music, Bob Boilen, Hearts Of Space, music curation, NPR Music, pandora, public radio, Songza, spotify, Stephen Hill, The Appetizer Radio Show
iron and wine sing into your mouth

Iron & Wine teams with Ben Bridwell For Cover Album Sing Into My Mouth

May 31, 2018Aug 15, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Iron & Wine has reinterpreted his own sound a few times in the past few years, transitioning from the whispered vocals and guitar style into … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags album cuts, album review, bside, cover album, cover song, David Letterman, new music, reinterpretation, sing into my mouth
grateful dead john mayer

Grateful Dead Brings On John Mayer For Dead & Company

May 31, 2018Aug 15, 2015 by D Grant Smith

If the Rolling Stones are any indication that die hard rock stars always have something still left in the tank, it should come as no … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags collaboration, farewell tour, Madison Square Garden, new music, tour, tour announcement
how to discover new music

Where to Discover Great New Music In 2015?

May 31, 2018Aug 13, 2015 by D Grant Smith

In 2015 there are far more ways to explore songbooks, find new artists, discover music, and share it with everyone you know than there has … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags AudioVroom, ExFm, Grooveshark, Hitlantis, Monstro, music discovery, Noisetrade, Rhapsody, The Appetizer Radio Show, The Hype Machine
Seven Suns covers Pantera This Love

String Quartet Seven)Suns Covers Pantera

May 31, 2018Aug 13, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Classical takes on more progressive rock styles in this video from string quartet Seven)Suns. Pantera, the multi-platinum recording band is one of the top 20 … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags String Quartet, This Love
Sam Meador Avicii Wake me Up

Death Metal Guitarist Sam Meador Does Acoustic Avicii Cover

May 31, 2018Aug 13, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Off the top, the styling here for Sam Meador is reminiscent of Andy McKee, only he’s added vocals to the repertoire. For the death metal … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags acoustic guitarists, modes, scales, Xanthochroid
Beethoven Reinterpreted With Car Horn Honks

Beethoven Reinterpreted With Car Horn Honks

May 31, 2018Aug 13, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Imagine Beethoven’s work reinterpreted. What does it sound like? What instruments would be involved? You can’t imagine what non-musical instruments can be used to reinterpret … Read more

Categories MUSIC FUN, MUSIC TECH Tags car horn, highly populated areas, horn frequencies, India, keys, modern technology, sounds
sixto rodriguez sugar man

Explore The History And Founders Of Modern Indie Music

May 31, 2018Aug 13, 2015 by D Grant Smith

When we look for indie musicians, often we’re looking for the newest release or the latest band to come out with fresh material. What we … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags history, major record labels

UK Singer-Songwriter Chris Ford Captivates With New Music

May 31, 2018Aug 13, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Being a radio host for a syndicated program in the US, I have the fortunate opportunity to get to experience music from all over the … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags In The Summer Of, music discovery, Music Video, new music, singer-songwriter, The Appetizer Radio Show, UK
Tony Lucca Indie

Former Voice Finalist Tony Lucca Pursues Indie Music Career

May 31, 2018Aug 13, 2015 by D Grant Smith

The roadway for a successful career in indie music can begin from just about anywhere and take you to a successful career, if you have … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags entrepreneur, interview, mentoring, NBC TV Show, new music, podcast, The Voice
Amanda Palmer The art of asking

Crowdfunding Superstar Amanda Palmer Changes The World By Asking

May 31, 2018Aug 13, 2015 by D Grant Smith

If you haven’t heard Amanda Palmer, you’re among a group of people who is outside of one of the most powerful music communities there are. … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP, Most Popular Tags community building, crowdfunder, crowdfunding, indie musician, manifesto, TED Talk, The Art Of Asking
music map daft punk discovery

Music Discovery 2.0 For Daft Punk Fans

May 31, 2018Aug 5, 2015 by D Grant Smith

Music discovery is a trending topic, and has been the subject of much debate in recent weeks with the launch of Apple Music. Though the … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags Apple Music, Music Curators, music discovery, Music Map, The Appetizer Radio Show
Slash Ozzy Osbourne Tom Morello Supergroup

Ozzy Osbourne To Form Avenger-like Music Supergroup

May 31, 2018Aug 5, 2015 by D Grant Smith

In comic book lore, a super-team is the grouping of various heroes, all with powers far beyond mortal man. When these super-powered beings bring their … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags Avengers, Geezer Butler, supergroup, Tom Morello
apple music android

Is Apple Music The Answer Fans & The Music Industry Hopes For?

May 31, 2018Aug 5, 2015 by D Grant Smith

When Apple announced that it would be taking its radio platform to a whole new level, most industry insiders balked. Apple Radio had done little … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags Apple Music, Beats1, curated playlists, Deezer, music fans, music industry, musicians, pandora, Radio, Rhapsody, spotify, Tidal, unsigned bands
galactic into the deep

Galactic Channels Jazz Fusion Brilliance On Into The Deep

May 31, 2018Aug 5, 2015 by D Grant Smith

New Orleans based Galactic has knocked its new release Into The Deep out of the park. There are very rare times when a band and … Read more

Categories JAZZ, ROCK, POP Tags Best Album, dirty south, Into The Deep, new release, The Appetizer Radio Show
Post navigation
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page5 Page6 Page7 … Page18 Next →
+ More
  • Albert Einstein: His Musical Life
  • Similarities Between Mozart And Beethoven
  • Brief History of Music: An Introduction
  • 9 Most Difficult Piano Pieces of All Time (Hardest Piano Pieces)
  • 21 Easy Piano Songs for Beginners (Music Videos)
  • Characteristics of Classical Music: An introduction
  • 4 Hardest Violin Pieces Ever Written (Most Difficult Violin Pieces)
  • The Best of Mozart (7 Beautiful Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
  • The Differences between Baroque and Classical music
  • Left-Handed Piano: Challenge and Inspiration for One-Handed Pianist
  • 5 Chopin Saddest Pieces You Must Listen To
  • How Hard Is Für Elise Difficulty | By Ludwig Van Beethoven
  • Shigeru Kawai Vs Steinway Piano (Differences Between Shigeru Kawai And Steinway Piano)
  • Well Tempered Vs Equal Tempered (Differences Between Well Tempered And Equal Tempered)
  • Orchestral Musicians Bring Whales To Surface – This Will Take Your Breath Away

CMUSE is a participant of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program – it is designed to provide an aid for the websites in earning an advertisement fee – by means of advertising and linking to Amazon.com products.

CMUSE is your music news and entertainment website. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the music industry.

Popular Categories

CLASSICAL

Music Instrument Reviews

Lessons List

JAZZ, ROCK, POP

Guitar

Useful Links

About us

Privacy Policy

Term of Services

© 2026 CMUSE.org
Next Page »