Filmed by Joshua Rainwater and directed by the band’s own Simon Torcasio. The cinematic clip immerses viewers in metropolitan Americana, capturing the grandeur of historic Fort Worth Texas as singer & guitarist Samantha Lombardi wanders the sun-drenched surroundings of Hotel Texas.
The Smith & Western Jury will make you feel like you’ve just been hit by a rolling freight train, full of heartache and happiness. An Alt-Country band from Naarm (Melbourne) with songs that will delight country music fans and convert punk rockers to a genre they never thought they’d consider.
After spending time in Texas last year with legendary country music producer Tommy Detamore, The Smith & Western Jury are offering up their version of “country” on their upcoming debut album ‘Hotel Texas’. (Out June 14) Turning heads with their cinematic tunes & howling guitar lines, this album will be responsible for wearing down the needle on your favourite record player.
The title track from their debut album is out now!
Single 'Hotel Texas' reflects on the universal tendency to pass judgment on others, regardless of what music scene you're connected with.
On the song, Vocalist Samantha Lombardi explains “Whether it's being labelled 'too country,' 'too heavy,' or criticised for not fitting a certain mould, there's always someone with an opinion. Even down to the clothes you wear, someone will always have something to say. While every artist aims for uniqueness, at the end of the day, we’re all influenced by others, our surroundings, and our past. Some just get too caught up in the game and all the negativity.
When I wrote the line "I'm from out of town, but I'll show you around," it’s my way of saying— even though we didn't always play country music, this is what we're doing now. Like it or hate it.”
Melbourne/Naarm alt-country gems The Smith & Western Jury have announced their long-awaited debut studio album, Hotel Texas, set for release on June 14. Inspired by lived experiences, Hotel Texas takes listeners on a captivating journey through tales of pain, love, and loss, imbued with raw authenticity and heartfelt emotion in the face of adversity.
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‘Have Mercy’ was written in the depths of lockdown. “The monotonous drain of being stuck inside, day after day, had me feeling like I was going crazy,” Lombardi reflects. “The constant repetition, combined with my anxiety, was agonising. In the middle of the night is when my anxiety is always at its worst; when I sing 'the devil knows where I sleep', the devil I'm referring to is my own mind. It’s our western take on my nocturnal sufferings.”
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