Smokey Brights close out their new record which just dropped four days ago with the hard hitting and powerful rock anthem “Reaction”, a song that walks the knifes edge between heartbreak and defiance. Kim West’s vocal performance is powerful and compelling during the chorus and vulnerable and raw during the verses, while sixteenth note hi-hats flutter like a heartbeat carrying the listener between sections. “Reaction” surges as both confessional and anthemic.
The record Dashboard Heat was produced by Andy D. Park, Dashboard Heat is Smokey Brights at their most ambitious and the energy from “Reaction” is exhilarating. The band’s rise has been steady since their 2014 debut, with KEXP praise, video game and podcast placements, and sold-out hometown shows fueling their momentum. With fall tours across the country and cover art by Brazilian surrealist Bruno Cesar, Smokey Brights have something really special and honest going on here that you should definitely check out!
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