New Local Music: The Smith Westerns

Today Pitchfork posted on this group of apparently superyoung pop and fuzz minded Chicagoans' song "Be My Girl." And while the scuzzed out lo-fi garage pop genre is at about the tipping point for me, these guys are worth the listen. I for one have been a bit hesitant to jump on the wagon for like-minded lo-fi bands like Wavves and Girls, but the Smith Westerns feel a bit different to me. More attention to hooks and melody. Overall, more focus on pop than on feedback. A scuzzified Rooney.

Check out "Be My Girl" and a few others over HERE.

Another two strong tracks can be streamed HERE.