Smith Westerns
melophobe saw Smith Westerns four times between March 2010 and May 2011, in Austin, Portland and George.
- 4 concert reviews with 36 photos of the band
- 1 fifty-word review of Dye It Blonde
- 2 video picks
- 1 news post
- 1 song battle
Every show, in order
March 19, 2011
Mohawk, SXSW 2011, Austin, TX
Words by John Beardsley, photos by Chris Barth and John Beardsley
May 27, 2011
Yeasayer, Smith Westerns and Hush Hush
Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
Words by Caitlin Lilly, photos by Colin McLaughlin
29 photos
6 of Smith WesternsMay 29, 2011
Main Stage, Sasquatch! 2011, George, WA
Words by Nicci Boots, photos by Troy Dunham
Fifty-word review
Anodyne and unmemorable. Bland indie chug unredeemed by drawling yet anonymous vocals or schmeared guitars. “Competent,” is the least-damning verdict merited, or “sophomore album.” The Westerns aim for a blithe, child-like appeal on breezy songs like “Weekend;” the generous would call it “artless” but the uncharitable would deem it infantile.
In the news
"All Die Young" with Smith Westerns
January 7, 2011, by Danielle Fowler
Video picks
Girls & Smith Westerns - "Friends Forever"
September 16, 2010
Smith Westerns - "Weekend"
December 16, 2010