Baby Smith is the celebration of the musical alchemy between Australian songwriters Ray Sonder and Saxon Gable. After relocating to Berlin the naive strangers serendipitously bumped into each other at the infamous Kottbusser Tor station and quickly formed a friendship. Sharing influences from classic 60s songwriting to a love of vintage clothes, the duo started scratching out demos in their inner city flat. What began as catchy ideas quickly evolved into fully fleshed out songs which went on to form their debut EP and after a hazy Berlin summer of songwriting and late night recording sessions, Baby Smith was conceived. Offering a glimpse into the duo's romantic approach to songwriting, harking back to classic structures and slim arrangements, EP I is a snapshot of Baby Smith's musical style and interpretation of melody.
Their upcoming EP II reveals their darker shades and experiences. EP II has the duo tightening their grip on their sound, representing their most authentic selves as they carve out a reputation as direct songwriters with little room for meandering & indulgence. Taking on the role of Engineer and Producer they battled to balance their lust for perfectionism and their playful nonchalant desire for raw and emotional recordings. This is summed up by the delicate “Late Night Cocaine” which boils down heartbreak to a sound so real, the space between the listener and Baby Smith begins to contract, bringing anyone who listens into their world.