Years active 2007–2014 | Active until 2014 | |
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Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States Labels Mom + Pop Music
Fat Possum
Weird World
HoZac Records
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Bachelor Website www.smithwesternsmusic.com Past members Cullen Omori
Cameron Omori
Max Kakacek
Julien Ehrlich
Hal James Albums Dye It Blonde, Soft Will, Smith Westerns Members Cullen Omori, Max Kakacek, Julien Ehrlich, Cameron Omori, Hal James Genres Indie rock, Glam rock, Garage rock Associated acts Whitney, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Foxygen Similar Whitney, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, DIIV, Beach Fossils, Chris Coady Profiles | ||
Smith westerns weekend
Smith Westerns were an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Their musical influences include David Bowie, T. Rex and Oasis.
Contents
- Smith westerns weekend
- Smith westerns full performance live on kexp
- Smith Westerns 2009
- Dye It Blonde 2011
- Soft Will 2013
- Later work and breakup
- Songs
- References
Smith westerns full performance live on kexp
Smith Westerns (2009)
Their self-titled debut album was released on HoZac Records on June 5, 2009. Most of the album was recorded throughout the winter and early spring in Max Kakacek's basement.
Dye It Blonde (2011)
They released a new single, "Weekend", on November 4, 2010, from their album Dye It Blonde, which was released on January 18, 2011.
Soft Will (2013)
The band signed to Mom + Pop Music on March 5, 2013, and released Soft Will on June 25, 2013, following up from their 2011 LP, Dye It Blonde. The first single off the album, "Varsity," was released March 6, 2013. The album has received mostly positive reviews upon release.
Later work and breakup
On December 13, 2014, the band announced that they would go on an indefinite hiatus. They later confirmed that they were permanently breaking up.
Since the breakup, Cullen Omori began a solo career, signing to Sub Pop Records, while Max Kakacek, Julien Ehrlich, and touring keyboardist Ziyad Asrar formed the band Whitney.
Songs
3 AM SpiritualSoft Will · 2013
All Die YoungDye It Blonde · 2011
WeekendDye It Blonde · 2011