SMEAR-CAMPAIGN, hard rock band based in NYC, is comprised of Craig Franklin (bass), Danny Murphy (guitar), Maria Aggabao (vocals), Steve Dorlen (drums) and DJ Dubcrash (keyboards). With years spent absorbing the sounds of Tool, Incubus, Radiohead, Jane's Addiction and Bjork, SMEAR-CAMPAIGN finds their sound hard to classify. In its simplest terms, SMEAR-CAMPAIGN fits into the hard rock mold, but hints of outside influences can also be heard. Words like "ambient, sultry, moody, jazzy, bluesy, and dark" have been used by listeners and critics to describe their music as well.

Based in NYC, SMEAR-CAMPAIGN released their first self-titled EP in 2002 working with producer Anthony Krizan (songwriter to Lenny Kravitz and former guitarist of the Spin Doctors) and will release their full-length album, Orange Hill, in 2004.

Press Info

WHAT PRESS AND REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SMEAR-CAMPAIGN’s UPCOMING FULL-LENGTH ALBUM:


“Bliss on a stick to say the least, frontwoman Maria Aggabao has a voice to die for, while she is backed up with precise samples and subtle sounding guitars. There is no doubt that this act is one of the most underrated underground acts going around and if someone can pick up on them then their hard work could be rewarded.” – ANEMIC MAGAZINE, Australia


“A lush, great sounding track with a wide variety of influences...I love the melodic lift...I personally love the sound of this music & the blend of styles this band is trying to accomplish…they succeed admirably, as well as still sounding like themselves….good job! You have a great voice; it's strong, yet can sound emotionally fragile, too.” -- TAXI.COM Critique of tracks from soon-to-be-released album


“…finally something worth rating--- A plus ya'll. Great Instrumentation…Awesome bass tone. Singer can actually sing. Nice use of inhar

Influences

Jane's Addiction
Bjork
Tool
Incubus
Radiohead
Sneaker Pimps

Bio

SMEAR-CAMPAIGN is a project established by rockers purely passionate about creating a complex eclectic sound of hard rock. Their music is intense yet intimate, camouflaged by a sultry voice singing about life - complex love, loss, and yearning.
SMEAR-CAMPAIGN is comprised of Craig Franklin (bass), Danny Murphy (guitar), Maria Aggabao (vocals), Steve Dorlen (drums) and DJ Dubcrash (keyboards). With years spent absorbing the sounds of Tool, Incubus, Radiohead, Jane's Addiction and Bjork, SMEAR-CAMPAIGN finds their sound hard to classify. In its simplest terms, SMEAR-CAMPAIGN fits into the hard rock mold, but hints of outside influences can also be heard. Words like "ambient, sultry, moody, jazzy, bluesy, and dark" have been used by listeners and critics to describe their music as well.
Based in NYC, SMEAR-CAMPAIGN released their first self-titled EP in 2002 working with producer Anthony Krizan (songwriter to Lenny Kravitz and former guitarist of the Spin Doctors). Since the release, their songs have been ranked in the top 5 in the Hard Rock Charts on music web sites such as Broadjam.com and Garageband.com, chartings based solely on listener reviews. Most recently prior to the release of their new CD, their songs “Orange Hill” and “Introspect” were ranked in the Top 10 Hard Rock Category on Broadjam.com. “Introspect” peaked at #1 in the Hard Rock Category in the US. In the summer of 2003, their song “Cold” was chosen as Track of the Day in the Hard Rock Category on Garageba