New band of the day – No 834: The Smiles and Frowns

This folkadelic pop duo draw you into another time and place with lovingly recreated reminders of a bygone ageHometown: Phoenix, Arizona.The lineup: Adam Mattson (vocals, instruments), Christopher James (instruments).The background: The Smiles and Frowns are a little bit different. They're an American duo from Phoenix whose self-titled debut album recalls late-60s psychedelia and acid-era folk-pop, both the UK and US varieties. Their music recalls Syd Barrett, White Album Beatles and the oompah ...

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