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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 26/09/2026

So, my next song is dropping soon, probably early October. This one is politically charged, just in time for the mid-term elections. I hope you'll follow along, this one's going to be a banger!

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 13/09/2026

I despise people who tell me they KNOW specific facts about God, when there is absolutely zero evidence of God to begin with. Believe whatever you want, but when you KNOW something, it must be the truth.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 13/09/2026

If you're into music production, you should check out my latest post on my Substack - Advanced Sound Design in Modern Music Production - substack.com/@rogeronmusi...

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Advanced Sound Design in Modern Music Production

Tips and Techniques for Creating Signature Sounds

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 12/09/2026

Lately, I've been experimenting a lot with AI and how it can benefit musicians and producers. I've posted an article my website about how AI best benefits music makers. "How to Create Music Ideas With AI & Turn Them Into Editable MIDI in Your DAW" - rogerlsmith.net/ai-music-ide...

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How to Create Music Ideas With AI and Convert Audio to MIDI

Learn how to generate music ideas with AI, convert audio into editable MIDI, and reshape melodies, chords, bass, and drums in your DAW.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 30/08/2026

So, I'm really tired of all the haters of AI assisted music. I've just published a post on my website addressing this topic. Check it out if you're interested. rogerlsmith.net/ai-music-bac...

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Why AI Music Gets So Much Hate Online: Copyright, Artists & AI Slop

Why is AI music getting so much hate online? Explore the real concerns around copyright, vocal cloning, streaming royalties, AI spam, authenticity, and artist rights.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 22/08/2026

Looking for a southwestern rock vibe? Check out my song "Daylight Pass" about being stranded in Death Valley - open.spotify.com/track/1f2Hbq...

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Daylight Pass

Roger L. Smith · Acutely Insipid · Song · 2026

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 22/08/2026

Flowers are the foundation of Spring. This is a song about a misfit flower I wrote this past Spring. Please enjoy, "Lonely Sidewalk Flower" - open.spotify.com/track/6nrgP7...

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Lonely Sidewalk Flower

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 22/08/2026

Do you have young children? I wrote this when my kids were both 7 - 9 years old, while contemplating my own mortality. This is called, "When I Fall" - open.spotify.com/track/2m21Sp...

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When I Fall

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 22/08/2026

I re-joined Facebook a couple weeks ago in hopes of being able to share my music with more people, and it's not letting me. Facebook is even crappier than when I deleted my account 8 years ago!

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 16/08/2026

I'd like to invite everyone to check out the video for my latest song, Scarecrow. This is a country / folk tune about working, loneliness and making music. It is on my YouTube channel, and I'd be eternally grateful for likes and new subscribers! youtu.be/UUmzU3GTCus?...

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Scarecrow

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Americans for Tax Fairness @4taxfairness.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

BREAKING: Elon Musk is pouring another $100–$120 million into the final 3 months of the midterms. The richest man on Earth is buying elections to gut corporate oversight and slash taxes on the rich. Remember: It's an investment.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 15/08/2026

I am incredibly pissed off at the @threads community. This week they disrespected my music and my musical abilities. Ironically this week I also created a new Facebook account after deleting my original account 8+ years ago. Not sure I'm really gonna last in the meta-sphere. Meta is for assholes

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 13/08/2026

What the heck is up with @Threads? It's full of stupid people all of the sudden. Gonna hang out over here for a while.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 09/08/2026

Music lover! Please check out my latest track, Scarecrow. It is now live on my SoundCloud. It is a country / bluegrass track about the lonely life of being a scarecrow. Comments are greatly appreciated. soundcloud.com/rogerlsmith/...

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Scarecrow

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 08/08/2026

Check back tomorrow for the debut of my latest song, "Scarecrow"!

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 02/08/2026

Have you wondered why the beat is so important in music? Check out my latest post on my Substack - Understanding Musical Beats & Rhythms: rogeronmusic.substack.com/p/understand...

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Understanding Musical Beats & Rhythms

A Beginner’s Guide

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 11/07/2026

I'd like to invite everyone to listen to my latest song "The Circle of Fifths". I've just created a lyric video for this quirky piano based song about cruising around a park in the evening. This is a fun, nonsensical escape for anyone needing a short break. Check it out - youtu.be/vuGaFVI5nzg?...

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The Circle of Fifths

YouTube video by Roger L. Smith

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 28/06/2026

Hey music lovers! I'd like to invite you all to listen to my latest album "Acutely Insipid" which is free on Spotify. This is honest, heartfelt songwriting through various genres. I'd greatly appreciate your support. open.spotify.com/album/1udGEu...

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Acutely Insipid - Album by Roger L. Smith | Spotify

Roger L. Smith · album · 2026 · 9 songs

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 07/06/2026

I'd like to invite you to check out my latest song, Daylight Pass. I just finished this and uploaded it to SoundCloud. Have a listen and let me know what you think! - soundcloud.com/rogerlsmith/...

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Daylight Pass

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 30/05/2026

At 61 years old, all I wanna do is play guitar in a band, go on tour, and get tattoos.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 29/05/2026

Spending a little time tonight working on a new song. Hoping you'll listen to my most recent song about the Artemis II mission around the moon. youtu.be/whtJcBndOc4

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Moon Joy

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 27/05/2026

As a veteran software engineer, and a long-time music producer and DAW power-user, my next project is going to be VST plugin development. Follow along if you're interested.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 24/05/2026

Who remembers April Wine? Man, those guys rocked in the 70's & 80's. We need more of that style of rock today!

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 24/05/2026

Hey musicians / songwriters - are you searching for ideas to improve your lyric writing? You should check out my latest post on my Substack - rogeronmusic.substack.com/p/how-to-wri...

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How to Write Better Song Lyrics

Proven Techniques for Modern Songwriters

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 16/05/2026

Hey songwriters - Are you looking to improve your lyric writing? If yes, you should check out my latest post "How to write better song lyrics" on my blog - rogerlsmith.net/how-to-write...

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How to Write Better Song Lyrics

Learn how to write powerful song lyrics with proven techniques like rhyming schemes, repetition, and storytelling.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 10/05/2026

As a guitar player, I've always been in love with the guitar sounds from Steely Dan. This new post on my Substack dives into the the artists who brought their tones to the band - substack.com/@rogeronmusi...

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Steely Dan Guitar Styles

The Sound of Precision, Jazz, and Bite

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 10/05/2026

What side of the AI music debate do you fall on? Let me know in the comments. Here's a post on my website / blog on artists in 2026 who are using AI very well. Check it out - rogerlsmith.net/best-ai-musi...

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Best AI Music Artists in 2026

Explore the best AI music artists in 2026, including synthetic projects and hybrid human-AI creator with a descriptions of each.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 09/05/2026

Hey music lovers - I just finished my latest song, "Moon Joy", which was entirely inspired by the recent launch of Artemis II that flew around the far side of the moon. You can hear this for free, without any special accounts, on my SoundCloud - soundcloud.com/rogerlsmith/...

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Moon Joy

Moon joy is inspired by the beauty and incredible power of the Artemis II rocket that launched the Orion spacecraft along with 4 brave astronauts around the moon in April 2026. Lyric: [Verse 1] Com

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 02/05/2026

Today is Bandcamp Friday. That means 100% of proceeds from music purchases go directly to the artists. My latest single Lonely Sidewalk Flower is an upbeat, happy song with an indie rock / jazz vibe about a flower growing up through the cracks. rogerlsmith.bandcamp.com/track/lonely... ☮️❤️

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Lonely Sidewalk Flower, by Roger L. Smith

from the album Acutely Insipid

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 02/05/2026

Hey Music lovers! - I've been working hard on my next song, which has been inspired by the brave and heroic NASA astronauts from the Artemis II mission. I am still in awe from watching the coverage. Look for this song to be released next weekend. More details will come soon!

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 26/04/2026

I've just posted an article on my Substack, comparing various AI tools for creating music. If you're interested in getting started using AI for assisting in your creation of music, this might help you discover the right direction for you. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Comparing the Best AI Tools for Creating Music in 2026

AI music tools have moved far beyond novelty.

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 11/04/2026

I've just uploaded a lyric video for one of my very first songs. This is a song I wrote about my 2 children when they were young. Listen for free on YouTube -> youtu.be/8SirZbeRSXo

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When I Fall

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 04/04/2026

Music Lovers! - I have just released my latest song, and it is HOT! I freaking love this song. I hope you'll check it out on SoundCloud - no account needed, it's free, just listen. This is 'Lonely Sidewalk Flower' - soundcloud.com/rogerlsmith/...

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Lonely Sidewalk Flower

A song about being alone and hoping to find where you belong. [ verse ] Reach high and tickle the clouds, avoid the tramplers in the crowds. Home on the curb at the fire hydrant neon lights flic

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 28/03/2026

I have produced a couple cool bluesy / rock tracks for No Kings happening tomorrow. If you're attending a rally, let me know where and please check out these songs. America's Pawns (No Kings) & The Bozo Show - rogerlsmith.bandcamp.com/track/americ... rogerlsmith.bandcamp.com/track/the-bo...

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The Bozo Show, by Roger L. Smith

from the album Acutely Insipid

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 21/03/2026

And if you're interested in my musicianship, here's a sampler video of a few of my songs, written by me and performed by me. youtu.be/87xO5yD4Ihw

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Shorts Sampler 1

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 21/03/2026

Sharing a quick sampler video of a few of my songs. These songs' lyrics were all written by yours truly, and I'd encourage you to listen to the messages in all of them. youtu.be/sRNIL8AvzpU

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Shorts Sampler 2

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Just Jill 💖 @justjill.sheshed.rocks · 19/03/2026

If you haven’t already found an event yet, check out their website www.nokings.org On March 28th, we march and protest against the anti American regime that has taken over our homeland. Be there and represent. We are stronger together 💙 #SheShed

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No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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Roger L. Smith @rogerlsmith.net · 19/03/2026

I've produced a couple songs voicing my outrage about the current Republican administration. These are suitable for any No Kings rally. Here's a short sampler video showing both songs. youtu.be/9wNwJ1ZQ964

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Americas Pawns (No Kings) and The Bozo Show

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 07/02/2026

BREAKING: Tulsi Gabbard BLOCKED an NSA report of a call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump. I will sit down with the whistleblower lawyer TOMORROW at 12 PM PT on @meidastouch.com www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...

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Whistle-Blower Report Involved Intelligence About a Trump Contact

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