DEBUT ALBUM 'HOTEL TEXAS'

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Melbourne/Naarm alt-country gems The Smith & Western Jury have announced their long-awaited debut studio album, Hotel Texas. 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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'HOTEL TEXAS'

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.

'HOTEL TEXAS' OUT NOW

The title track from their debut album is out now! Listen on all streaming services.

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'HAVE MERCY'

Recorded, mixed & mastered by Tommy Detamore. Filmed & directed by Simon Torcasio.

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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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'BUTTON THAT COLLAR'

Recorded, mixed & mastered by Tommy Detamore. Filmed & edited by Tim O'Keefe.

'BUTTON THAT COLLAR'

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‘Button That Collar’ is a song inspired by an old photograph that Sam found of her grandmother standing in their family-owned fruit shop. A faded washed-out photo, in an old Kodak pack. Even though her grandmother wore a smile, Sam knew there was much more to the story. Being in a complicated relationship in the 1960’s, with no escape in sight – the photo sparked this song that will take you back in time, and have you swaying without even realising it.

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The Story Of ‘Button That Collar’

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A film written by The Smith & Western Jury. Directed & filmed by Tim O’Keefe. Edited by Gina Somfleth.

Soundtrack recorded, mixed and mastered by Mike Deslandes.

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The Smith & Western Jury acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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