On a surface level, Cincinnati rockers Smut have nothing but an open road in front of them. The DIY hopefuls were plucked from their local scene and signed to Bayonet Records, who issued the band’s breakthrough 2022 LP, How the Light Felt, introducing the band’s lush pop sensibilities to the world. Their Bayonet debut was, without a doubt, a runaway success, allowing Smut to break genre barriers while introducing the five-piece as empathetic, melodic indie rockers unafraid to let their vulnerability guide their music.
What started as a project between guitarists Andie Min and Sam Ruschman has evolved to include drummer Aidan O’Connor, songwriter Tay Roebuck, and bassists John Steiner. With a cemented lineup and a strong buzz, a lot is changing in…