An eclectic double bill rolls through the 9:30 Club next week, featuring the talents of Sky Ferreira and Smith Westerns.
At only 21 years of age, Sky Ferreira has experienced many different sides of the arts world through music, modeling, and acting. Taking opera lessons at age 13, she soon began maintaining a social media presence online. A YouTube video caught the attention of Swedish production duo Bloodshy and Avant of Miike Snow, who then decided to work with her.
With two EPs already under her belt, Ferreira finally has a full-length to add to the catalogue. Night Time, My Time was released this year to positive reaction. “Over her brand of synth-pop, layers of guitars add some texture, making her an interesting bridge between pop and indie rock,” wrote music critic Allan Raible for ABC News. Having already been slated to open for Miley Cyrus on her upcoming Bangerz tour next year, great things are to be expected from this rising star.
Citing musical influences such as David Bowie, T. Rex, and Oasis, Smith Westerns also have a new album under their belt, this one being their third. Soft Will was released just this past summer, and has gotten the trio some favorable press. “These 10 songs evoke those never-ending, carefree summers that only happen when you’re young,” wrote Mischa Pearlman in a review for NME. Based on such influences, their sound has been described as showing heavy leanings towards britpop.
“Indeed, there’s something weirdly disconcerting about hearing the sounds of Oasis and Supergrass refracted through Smith Westerns’ otherwise American-as-apple-pie indie rock,” wrote Christopher Monk in a review for MusicOMH. “But Soft Will is much more than an exercise in ’90s revivalism.”
The two perform together at the 9:30 Club this Monday, November 18, along with DC/LA electro-pop staples Brett, and we have a pair of tickets up for grabs.
For a chance to win, leave a comment below telling us your favorite Britpop act.
A winner will be chosen on at noon on Friday, November 15. Tickets are still available.
