The band has been playing "Smile" live since last year, and it's part of their new album "Vertigo," which showcases the group's self-production skills and includes arrangements of strings and woodwinds by band member Evan Backer[^5^]. The album "Vertigo" is set to release on July 26th, and "Smile" is highlighted as a standout single that exemplifies Wand's evolution and continued exploration of their sound[^4^][^5^].

For a more immersive experience, you might want to check out their live performances of "Smile," which have been captured in sessions such as the one at KEXP[^2^].">

The band has been playing "Smile" live since last year, and it's part of their new album "Vertigo," which showcases the group's self-production skills and includes arrangements of strings and woodwinds by band member Evan Backer[^5^]. The album "Vertigo" is set to release on July 26th, and "Smile" is highlighted as a standout single that exemplifies Wand's evolution and continued exploration of their sound[^4^][^5^].

For a more immersive experience, you might want to check out their live performances of "Smile," which have been captured in sessions such as the one at KEXP[^2^].">The song "Smile" by the band Wand has been described as a track that maintains the band's signature heft even as they pare down to a four-piece. It's knotted with guitar and drenched in a glorious blanket of fuzz and froth, chewing on the prog-pop elements that have characterized their previous albums. The song seethes with energy and dips into the '90s well of guitar-forward radio sounds. It stretches out over six and a half minutes and features some truly triumphant riffage.

The band has been playing "Smile" live since last year, and it's part of their new album "Vertigo," which showcases the group's self-production skills and includes arrangements of strings and woodwinds by band member Evan Backer5. The album "Vertigo" is set to release on July 26th, and "Smile" is highlighted as a standout single that exemplifies Wand's evolution and continued exploration of their sound.

For a more immersive experience, you might want to check out their live performances of "Smile," which have been captured in sessions such as the one at KEXP.

Sources

(1) Wand – “Smile” – Raven Sings The Blues. https://www.ravensingstheblues.com/wand-smile/.

(2) Wand Announce New Album 'Vertigo', Share New Song "Smile": Listen. https://www.stereogum.com/2262519/wand-smile/music/.