SMLXL Bio

 

Sounds Like:

 

If XTC were to have babies with Blur, whilst still going on dates with Crowded House and occasionally seeing a young Radiohead on the side.

 

Layered, elaborate, melodic guitar pop. SMLXL have taken the sounds of the 70s and 80s and modernised it with a polyphonic tapestry of driven sonic guitars, luscious harmonies, and masterfully crafted song writing. It invokes old souls for modern ears.

 

Who are they:

 

SMLXL is Jarrod Murphy (Songwriter, vocals, multi-instruments), Jason DeWilde (Guitars and studio trickery) and Andy Tolhurst (Guitars and valued production contributions).

 

SMLXL was originally formed some 20 years ago by Jarrod and Jason but after the sad death of their drummer they split into a variety of music projects. Jason dived into studio production and education, Jarrod released albums with bands Major and The Cops. The latter gaining notoriety via lots of radio airplay, extensive touring with festival spots, and appearances in 2006/07 triple J hottest 100s.

 

Jason and Jarrod have brought new life to SMLXL with the addition of Andy, who skilfully attacks his guitar with a desire to avoid clichés. All three were once together in 90s Sydney indie band Pelican Jed and are long time best mates.

 

So, these guys have the experience, the chops and the desire to bring Art-Rock-Power-Pop to the masses, showing that hooks and catchy choruses can also be accompanied by multi layered tracking and elaborate arrangements.