Impose Magazine — When speculation surrounding the Smith Westerns’ sophomore album first began, there was a lot of talk of how it would vary from their superb self-titled debut a few years back. The term “Brit-pop” as an influencer was being tossed around left a... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde | 2011 | Fat Possum Purchase at Insound Smith Westerns self titled debut was a great first effort. Even with though it was extremely lo-fi, they showed great promise, leaving fans eager to see what good production wou... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Chicago indie rockers, Smith Westerns will release their sophomore LP, Dye It Blonde,on January 18 via Fat Possum. The record was produced by Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, !!!, TVOTR, Beach House, etc.) in New York City. The... more info

Music For Ants — So far in 2011 it the most valuable label seems to be Fat Possum. Some of the most exciting new bands of the year like Tennis, Smith Westerns, and Yuck are signed to the label, which oddly was mostly known for obscure Mississippi Blues artists just a... more info

Abeano — One Track Jay Z and Kanye West finally reveal the track that they’ve been banging on about for weeks and WOAH it’s as dramatic as they’ve made it out to be. Listen to the hyped up, orchestra bursting ‘H.A.M’ over at the Watch The T... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — I’d hate to jump the gun and already call a song one of the best of the year, but sometimes you just know. Well, I just know that “All Die Young” by Smith Westerns is one of the best things you’ll hear all year. I was instantly impressed when... more info

melophobe — Smith Westerns - “All Die Young” by forcefieldpr I grew up with an irrational sense of doom. If there was any generation that could be fucked, I was sure mine would be it. The lyrics in “All Die Young” reflect that need to not see th... more info

Abeano — Somebody in internet-land has been very, very, very naughty in putting these up BUT we want to take his opportunity to say just how excited we are about Smith Westerns’ ‘Dye it Blonde’. We are VERY excited. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Julian Lynch at Glasslands (more by Erez Avissar) As previously discussed, Julian Lynch will headline Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 7th with Big Troubles and Family Portrait (and tickets are still available). But Lynch, who also just opened f... more info

Music For Ants — “All Die Young” first premiered on a short film featuring Smith Westerns called FRIENDS FOREVER. After the first few spins of the new Smith Westerns record (which is pretty great, by the way) it’s also far and away the best song I’ve heard fr... more info