Uniting crunchy guitar tones and swirling synths, Smut toys with the densest of layers when they're not embracing classic 90s grunge.

The Cincinnati formed, Chicago-based four-piece blend moody drones and pop music. Female fronted and caustically sung, Smut reminds us of shoegaze bands' past.

RIYL: bully, blur, my bloody valentine, the cranberries