Resound Presents is set to host A Beacon School in Austin, Texas at Mohawk on November 15, 2024. The performance will feature the artist's latest work following his debut album Cola.
Smith, who began creating music under the name A Beacon School in 2009, has evolved his sound with ten new tracks that delve into the unconscious artistic self and explore the passage of time. His journey started with a home-recorded demo single released in 2011, followed by a self-titled EP featuring a full-band lineup in late 2012. Smith has played with bands like Modern Rivals and Bluffing and collaborates with Max Savage from Parquet Courts as part of Maxband.
In 2018, Grind Select released A Beacon School's Cola. The album includes a mix of uptempo pop tunes, shoegaze elements, and electronic soundscapes. It gained popularity quickly and became a regular feature on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic program.
The positive reception led to an expanded vinyl edition of Cola in 2019 through Fat Possum’s House Arrest imprint. This edition achieved over 50 million streams and resulted in tours alongside El Ten Eleven and Ruby Haunt. Additionally, it was featured in acclaimed shows such as Hacks and Shrinking.