Smith & Jones - Second Album
After two years of touring our debut album Dark Gives Way, we're heading back into the studio to record our second full length album. Although the songwriting style has changed and matured, at the heart of it it's still two women singing harmonies and playing acoustic guitar and piano.
We'll be heading into Linear Recording in Sydney on Tuesday the 2nd of October for a few days where we'll be using their grand piano to record some of the songs live. We'll then be returning to Love Hz Studios in Leichhardt the following week to complete the album. Michael Carpenter will again be producing the album as well as playing drums, bass and any additional instrumentation. The Tone King himself, Matt Ferry, will of course be joining us to play lead guitar on quite a few tracks, as well as a bunch of other musical guests. We're also excited to be working for the first time with Lyn Taylor, who will be taking the photos for the cover and sleeves of the album.
This is your chance to fund a project covering a range of styles, from heart-breaking piano ballads and train songs to a doo-wop tribute to the Boss and songs about crying in the Coles carpark.
We can't wait to share this project with you, and are so excited for you to hear it and be a part of the process. So grab yourself a super sweet reward, pre-order the album and we'll be forever grateful!
Budget Overview
We will be self funding a large portion of the project ourselves, as we did with our debut album Dark Gives Way. We're doing things a little bit diferently this time around, and would love your help!
- $10,000-studio time/producer/mixing
- $1,500-cd manufacturing
- $800- CD mastering
- $700- images and artwork
- $500-graphic design
Digital download
Don't have a cd player? That's cool, you can download the album straight onto your device!
Physical copy of the album
Pre-order a physical copy of the new album, with a beautiful booklet including full lyrics and images. We'll even sign it for you!
Plastic Cactus/Smith & Jones earring collaboration
Bathurst-made Smith & Jones themed earrings from Plastic Cactus. Photo to come!
Tea towel and physical copy of new album
Do you like to do the dishes? Of course you don't! But you'll like it a lot more doing it with our faces while listening to our brand new album!
Small Town Woman t-shirt plus copy of new album
Are you a small town woman? Or do you love one? Well now you can proudly display your small-town pride wherever you go! Choose from either a white shirt with small pocket logo, or grey shirt with large logo (as pictured). These shirts come in either scoop neck (as pictured) or high neck style. You'll also receive a signed physical copy of the new album.
The ultimate Smith & Jones merch pack
Consider yourself our biggest fan? Well, you're gonna need one of each! - One signed physical copy of the new album -A copy of our debut album 'Dark Gives Way' -Tea-towel -A Small Town Woman t-shirt in the style of your choice -Smith & Jones sticker -A copy of each of our solo EP's from BSJ (Before Smith & Jones)
Woman of Heart and Soul print
A one-off, limited edition framed art print of Smith & Jones lyrics from Right Into The Heart. The artwork features the lyrics 'I am a woman of heart and soul, a singer in the band.' This item is hand made by Lian Wong, a Bathurst based artist, architect and bass player. This is your only chance to own this very special, exclusive piece of Smith & Jones merchandise.
Smith & Jones house concert
Have Smith & Jones play a concert in the comfort of your home for you and all your mates! We'll bring everything, as well as chuck in 2 free cd's for the hosts.
Personalised song written by Smith & Jones
Ever wanted a song written about you, or someone you love? Well, now is your chance to make that dream come true! Abby Smith will write you a personalised song that you will receive as an mp3 and a video, as well as hand written lyrics.