Smith & Jones made up of keyboard player and vocalist Abby Smith with guitarist and vocalist Sophie Jones have never been ones to follow the pack. Though classified as alt-country their goal has never been to remain within the confines of any genre preferring to let their sound and their songs take them where they will. Nowhere does this desire for individuality shine brighter than on their newly released second album ‘Something Worth Learning’. Recorded at both Love Hz Studios and Linear Recording in Leichhardt, Sydney and produced by Michael Carpenter, ‘Something Worth Learning’ is still full of the charm and joy audiences have come to expect from Smith & Jones. This new work delicately balances themes of love and loss, friendship and isolation, emotional desire and freedom fearlessly exploring the depths of their musical partnership with the listener by their side. Smith & Jones’ first album, ‘Dark Gives Way’, released in 2017, was extremely well received with its first three singles all going to number one on the internet’s Australian Country Radio charts and received airplay around the country. Abby and Sophie launched ‘Something Worth Learning’ in their home town of Bathurst in March to a 300-strong crowd, whilst also launching a brand new venue, ‘The Backyard’ at The Victoria. Since March they have spent their time touring the album both regionally and throughout Sydney and Melbourne.

Smith & Jones’ live shows plumb the depths of emotion; from the heartbreak of their piano ballads, to the sweet silliness of an ode to Bruce Springsteen, as well as the girls’ irreverent performance style, the audience is treated to an authentic display of artistry and originality.