Smile Brigade is into simplicity; a strong melody, a good hook and the knack for putting it all together. Its that simplicity and knack that make their music hard to get out of your head. Over the past three years, the band has been tucked away in their practice space working on infectious melodies. Their songs range from mildly sugarcoated pop, to sleazy and riff-laden rock, to melancholic lullabies. All the while they maintain a fluidity of impenetrable hooks, rich vocal harmonies and tactful composition.

Smile Brigade is led by the songwriting, jangly guitar work, and often raspy vocals of J. Hiram Boggs. Andrew Luxem, (bass/backing vocals) and Jeremy Charbonneau (drums/backing vocals) lock in both rhythmically and harmoniously providing a solid and melodic platform for the tunes. This Seattle trio finds its roots in the deep south, the plains of the Midwest, and their bond in musical influences from the 1960s pop. Underscoring it all is a working class heritage and their agenda for a dedicated and honest approach to songwriting.

Smile Brigade has shared stages with Modest Mouse, of Montreal, Damien Jurado, and a host of equally influential northwest bands. Live, Smile Brigade is as honest as they are on record. They embrace each audience and often ask them to join the band on stage with shakers and tambourines. Every so often Smile Brigade likes to spice up shows. Smoke machine, stage props and visuals, maybe a holiday motif -regardless- its the fun that counts. Patty Liu of Rainy Dawg radio describes Smile Brigades live show and demo, From the subtle Beach Boys-esque harmonies to the low-fi, fuzzy guitar riffs courtesy of Nirvana, these guys know something good when they hear it. Their refreshing deviation from straight ahead power chords will one day show the world that Seattle is over grunge.

In the coming months, Smile Brigade will be releasing a much anticipated as yet untitled lp.It will be released on their own label, Tilton House Records. Regional tours are soon to be announced. The l.p. is packed with energy, hooks, and lullabies that will glue themselves in your head and have you humming them when you least expect it. Also!