The Smith Street Band

"For a fat, white Jewish guy I really love my hip hop. I’m just doing Smith Street because I can’t be a rapper."

The Smith Street Band are truly one of the most honest, hardworking, and likable bands in the country. Within a short time they’ve earned themselves the reputation as being one of Australia's best and brightest new offerings. Following on from their 2011 release ‘No One Gets Lost Anymore’, coupled with a growing fan base, new release 'Sunshine and Technology' positions the band nicely. It's a full-length that promises to deliver more of the same earnest, melodically rich and lyrically brilliant anthems that have earned them praise and a slot at Gainsvilles ‘Fest’. We caught up with front man Wil Wagner to get a bit of backgorund on the band's origins and rise to success.

Not content singing generic songs about the dole and breakups, Luke Butcher discovers from Wil Wagner of The Smith Street Band that it only takes one album to get the attention of a nation.

Not content singing generic songs about the dole and breakups, Luke Butcher discovers from Wil Wagner of The Smith Street Band that it only takes one album to get the attention of a nation.

"China came about when our bass player pointed out that the cheapest flights to LA stop over in Beijing. We had a contact over there, so we emailed him and 24 hours later we had five shows booked. I think it’s going to be a bit of a culture shock."