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Opus Orange – “Not Ready”

2884 days ago

Obscure Sound — “Not Ready” is a fuzz-friendly gem that infectiously finds common ground between indie-rock and power-pop. The bouncy bass line, synth droppings, and contagious vocals combine with a conventionally fun structure and arsenal reminiscent of Smith W... more info

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2892 days ago

KEXP Seattle — While Cullen Omori pursues a solo career with Sub Pop Records, two of his former bandmates in Smith Westerns have formed the group Whitney. KEXP Music Director Don Yates calls the Chicago band’s debut “an excellent set of ’70s-influenced folk-p... more info

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Preview: Whitney In NYC This Weekend

2896 days ago

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Tomorrow rising Chicago indie rockers Whitney (featuring Max Kakacek formerly of Smith Westerns and Julien Ehrlich formerly of Unknown Mortal Orchestra) release their debut album Light Upon The Lake via Secretly Canadian. It’s already one of my fav... more info

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Whitney: Light Upon the Lake review – gorgeous, russet-coloured Americana pop

2896 days ago

Guardian Music — (Secretly Canadian)Whitneyâ€™s reputation as a supergroup is perhaps a little overstated. Only in the indie world could a group formed of members of Smith Westerns and Unknown Mortal Orchestra attract the super prefix. But Light Upon the Lake me... more info

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Live Video: Cullen Omori

2897 days ago

KEXP Seattle — There’s a new pop-savvy sheriff in Sub Pop town, and he goes by the name of Cullen Omori, and instead of having to wield a Smith Western to corral a crowd’s attention, all he has to do is coo his name. OmoriÂ quickly becameÂ a wunderkind as o... more info

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Whitney – “No Matter Where We Go” Video

2905 days ago

Stereogum — Whitney are a sunny, retro-minded folk-rock outfit from guitarist Max Kakacek and singer/drummer Julien Erlich, born from the ashes of Smith Westerns. Their jangly, tender-hearted debut Light Upon The Lake is coming out next week, and they’ve alrea... more info

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former Smith Westerns frontman Cullen Omori releasing solo debut on Sub Pop, shares "Cinnamon" video, touring (dates)

3043 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Former Smith Westerns frontman Cullen Omori will release his solo debut, titled New Misery, via Sub Pop on March 18. The lead single is the shimmering "Cinnamon," and you can check out the Abigail Briley Bean-directed video... more info

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Whitney covered Allen Toussaint's "Summer Nights," playing Baby's All Right with Murals and Lemon Twigs

3087 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — photos: Murals @ BVCMJ 2015 (more by Amanda Hatfield) Whitney, the new band from former Smith Westerns members Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich, recorded a cover of "Summer Nights" by Allen Toussaint who we very sadly lost a few weeks... more info

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SXSW 2016 Announces Another 215 Artists

3094 days ago

Stereogum — SXSW is basically just one long, cold winter away, and the festival has just announced the second round of artists who will be converging on Austin in March. The list includes Thee Oh Sees, White Lung, Mercury Rev, Diarrhea Planet, PWR BTTM, Autre Ne... more info

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Smith Westerns’ Cullen Omori Goes Solo, Signs To Sub Pop

3121 days ago

Stereogum — At the end of last year, the Chicago glam/garage group Smith Westerns announced an “indefinite hiatus,” and it was one of those times where it felt less like a vacation from band duties and more like a permanent breakup. And now it looks like fro... more info

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Opus Orange – “Not Ready”

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Preview: Whitney In NYC This Weekend

Whitney: Light Upon the Lake review – gorgeous, russet-coloured Americana pop

Live Video: Cullen Omori

Whitney – “No Matter Where We Go” Video

former Smith Westerns frontman Cullen Omori releasing solo debut on Sub Pop, shares "Cinnamon" video, touring (dates)

Whitney covered Allen Toussaint's "Summer Nights," playing Baby's All Right with Murals and Lemon Twigs

SXSW 2016 Announces Another 215 Artists

Smith Westerns’ Cullen Omori Goes Solo, Signs To Sub Pop

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