I Think You're Swell — I meant to do a post on Smith Westerns a long time, but like a dummy I got caught up in other crap — these things happen. Anyway, I fucking love these guys. They make the kinda music that makes you feel like you’re at a house party and nothing el... more info

Culture Bully — Music video "Weekend" by the Smith Westerns, directed by Focus Creep. more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Smith Westerns music video for “Weekends” features the guys having the perfect weekend. Junk food, partying, and hanging out. It’s good to be young and alive. and the music video for “Weekend” proves it. I can’t want to return home and do... more info

Stereogum — Ryan McGinley-approved Garry Glitter and girls/Girls-obsessed glam-rockers Smith Westerns are back with their second full-length Dye It Blonde. We heard the breezy lead track “Weekend” at the beginning of last month. Here’s its day-in-the-life ... more info

Abeano — Smith Westerns shot this video with the brilliant Focus Creeps over 2 days in November. Visiting the mall, chopping down trees and eating fast food; it sounds like the perfect ‘Weekend’ to us. ‘Dye it Blonde’ is out January 1... more info

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Impose Magazine — In 2010, Smith Westerns created more buzz than a swarm of Africanized honey bees. Moving past their initial hype as America’s Next Top Garage Act, they emerged as beautiful glam-tinted Harrison-channeling power pop butterflies, winning the hearts o... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Ian Perlman The Smith Westerns Back on October 30th, The Pelly Twins held a pre-Halloween party at 171 Lombardy with the lineup of Dom, The Smith Westerns (who were in town to play with Florence and the Machine),... more info

Rollo & Grady — Smith Westerns Album: Dye It Blonde (1/18/11) Label: Fat Possum Smith Westerns – Weekend Bookmark It Hide Sites more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris La Putt "smith westerns opening for florence + the machine - literally. worst. opening. band. ever. EVER EVER EVER. run away from them. please." - alexander q. smith The Smith Westerns just came through town as... more info