Today we have something a little special in the form of ‘Die With Your Chin Up’ a short film directed by Ray Concepcion and starring the Smith Westerns. Towards the end of the recording sessions for the boys’ second album Dye It Blonde, Smith Westerns invited director Ray Concepcion to join them in the studio to document the final stages of the recording process. Die With Your Chin Up is the resulting short film, a snapshot of a band on the brink something big! Enjoy! Read more…
Since they released their debut album to rave reviews back in 2009 the Smith Westerns have been going from strength to strength, building not only a significant fan base but huge levels of anticipation for this, their second album. And the anticipation is not without reason. From the minute album opener ‘Weekend’ bounced out of the speakers and filled the room with its gorgeous, catchy melodies and dreamy vocals my foot was tapping, my head bobbing and I was totally and utterly spellbound! Read more…
With their second album due in under 2 weeks time the Smith Westerns have released the 2nd track from the album ‘All Die Young’ and we’re thrilled to be able to bring it to you right here… enjoy!
A few weeks ago we streamed an mp3 of ‘Weekend’ by the Smith Westerns. It proved so popular amongst you that we are really pleased to bring you the brand spanking new video for ‘Weekend’ which was directed by Focus Creeps and gives you an idea of what a typical weekend is like for the band in their native Chicago! Read more…
Of all the bands we’ve heard, watched and reviewed this year here are the ones that have really stood out that we think might make a bigger splash in 2011… Read more…
Today we have something a little special in the form of ‘Die With Your Chin Up’ a short film directed by Ray Concepcion and starring the Smith Westerns. Towards the end of the recording sessions for the boys’ second album Dye It Blonde, Smith Westerns invited director Ray Concepcion to join them in the studio to document the final stages of the recording process. Die With Your Chin Up is the resulting short film, a snapshot of a band on the brink something big! Enjoy! Read more…
