Get the low-down from the original style-seekers' latest good-time hunting expeditions, find destination inspiration and insider tips from around the world. Welcome to the official Smith blog: we hope you enjoy your stay
As we segue into springtime, our TuneSmith’s taken to the decks with tracks ancient and modern. For February, he’s picked out Sam Genders’ superb, synthy sideline and dug out a cxhest of hidden treasures from the glory days of R’n’B… ALBUM OF THE MONTH Black Light by Diagrams When? You’re tempted into synth Why? This [...]
Welcome to another year of TuneSmithery, with our own aural expert Rob Wood to navigate the new releases, sort the neat from the naff, and dust off a few classics to see us through the months ahead. To kick off 2012, he’s picked out a promising young warbler and a treasure chest of world music, [...]
Fresh from his most excellent DJ set at Smith’s Italy book launch party t’other day, resident TuneSmith Rob has taken his pick of the winter pops to bring you a folksy debut with heart and the mesmerising music of a true pioneer. Better than ‘A Spaceman Came Travelling’ any day… ALBUM OF THE MONTH Moonchild [...]
This month, TuneSmith’s had his ear to the underground, discovering a mutant Manhattan genre-masher, and tapping his feet along with John Hamm and a blue yeti. He’s always like this in November… ALBUM OF THE MONTH Escort by Escort When? You want a bite of the Big Apple Why? It’s crooked pop from the NYC [...]
He drums for Aussie alt-rock band The Vines, he microbrews his own beer and he DJs at some of Sydney’s coolest bars. OK, so he claims to be a fairly average surfer, but what’s not to like about Hamish Rosser? When not touring with the band, Smith tastemaker Hamish (right) loves travelling, even penning a [...]
As those of us in Blighty prepare to bid farewell to British Summer Time, our TuneSmith Rob Wood selects the sounds to ease the Europeans among us into autumn… Meanwhile, those of you in balmier climes can feel smug about these sexy soundtracks being just the ticket on long, lazy spring evenings too. ALBUM OF [...]
What do NYC, Napa Valley and a big ol’ cheese and wine-tasting party have in common? (a) City Winery; (b) Murray’s Cheese; (c) an amazing Smith competition, with a Napa Valley getaway prize; or (d) all of the above? The answer is, of course, (d). Bar, restaurant and all-round foodie destination City Winery stands out [...]
Put down that tired tent, drop that ancient mini-grill and don’t even think about the canteen: for the first-time ever, the masterminds behind the UK’s Secret Garden Party have landed in the Hamptons. For one weekend only, a super-cool collection of artists, foodies and performers have joined forces to bring you Escape to New York, [...]
What fits in your pocket, takes you to exciting places, is gorgeous to look at and is chock-full of sexy? The Mr & Mrs Smith iPhone app, of course. It’s been a long time coming, but hey, we’re perfectionists, and have been tinkering and tweaking away behind the scenes to bring you what we reckon [...]
As we swing into summer, TuneSmith Rob Wood is entranced by globetrotting Ethiopian dub, and reliving the cult punk-folk soundtrack of his misspent youth… ALBUM OF THE MONTH Addis Through the Looking Glass by Dub Colossus When? Your ears need a walkabout Why? It’s Addis Ababa meets Kingston en route to Womad If you’re as [...]
