Bradley's Almanac — A little late, yes, but better than not at all - my annual list of scheduled (and rumored) 2011 albums and such that I'm looking forward to - or, in the case of the just-ended January, albums I'm possibly already enjoying. I've included official pro... more info

melophobe — What better way to wrap up January than with plans for the rest of your winter months? Course, your spring dates will start to fill up too, but for now be prepared to make plans for touring bands such as Smith Westerns who are touring with Yuck, Kaki... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — Presenting Smith Westerns live at the Loft in Dallas on February 8, with special guests... Read more » more info

Impose Magazine — Last Tuesday, January 18, The Smith Westerns played a sold out show at Glasslands with Ducktails and Bass Drum Of Death. It felt like the kids from Chicago have finally gone from CMJ and SXSW darlings to real, fully arrived, New York City darlings. T... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Raccoons (by Penh) Remember that 4/15 Brooklyn O'Death show we mentioned? It's happening at Knitting Factory and tickets are now on sake. Remember that 3/03 Smith Westerns show at Mercury Lounge? Well it sold out already, but the band is... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — It’s funny the way the world works. At Smith Westerns show the other night, I met a reader named Alex who recognized me from twitter. He told me to check out a band called The Naked and Famous. He described them as a mix of Passion Pit & LCD. Go fi... more info

KEXP Seattle — Marc Bolan, eat your glittery heart out. Smith Western‘s latest efforts, Dye It Blonde, plays razor sharp solos and glitzed out rockers like it was 1971 all over again. This Chicago outfit time warps back to footing bills on Sunset Strip, supportin... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on sale NOW for the Peter Bjorn and John show at Santos. Tickets go on sale at noon for the Smith Westerns show at Mercury Lounge. Tickets go on sale at noon for the two NYC J Mascis/Kurt... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — There was Cullen Omori -- in a shapeless sweater, possibly in need of a sandwich, hair swallowing his face -- holding his guitar tenderly onstage Tuesday night at the Glasslands Gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Behind him his band, Smith Westerns,.... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Smith Westerns have a lot of talent. They’re a great live band who are perfect for an intimate venue such as Brooklyn’s Glasslands Gallery (which they easily sold out). It was the record release day for their new album Dye It Blonde (read my revi... more info