Steven R. Smith

Californian composer and guitarist known for earthy, psychedelic and folk-influenced solo recordings.

Per the DeBaser review: Smith is described as a Californian composer associated with psychedelia. On Owl he performs everything himself, using guitar and, for the first time in his work, voice. The album moves between dissonant duos and softer folk moments; the reviewer suggests Owl as an accessible entry point to his discography.

The available review describes Steven R. Smith as a Californian composer working in earthy, folk-tinged psychedelia. The album Owl is characterized by solo guitar, sparse vocal inserts (first time using voice), and shifting moods from dissonance to gentle folk. The reviewer recommends Owl as an entry point to Smith's prolific output.

For:Listeners of experimental, psychedelic and folk-influenced solo guitar music.