The Smile

Where They’re From:

England

Who They Are:

Formed in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Smile is a rock trio featuring Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Johnny Greenwood and Son of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner. The band made their surprise debut in a livestream by Glastonbury Festival in May of 2021. Their sound is reminiscent of stripped-down Radiohead with math-rock and Afrobeat influences.

Years Active:

2020-present

Essential Albums:

A Light for Attracting Attention (2022), The Smile (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, July 2022) (2022)