The Smile are an English rock band comprising the Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with Tom Skinner . They are produced by Nigel Godrich, Radiohead’s longtime producer. The band incorporate elements of post-punk, progressive rock, Afrobeat, and electronic music. The Smile worked during the COVID-19 lockdowns and made their surprise debut in a performance streamed by Glastonbury Festival in May 2021. In early 2022, they released six singles and performed to an audience for the first time at three shows in London, which were livestreamed. In May, the Smile released their debut album, A Light for Attracting Attention, to acclaim. The Smile began a tour of Europe and North America in May 2022, with another North American tour scheduled for 2023. They have released two live EPs: The Smile and Europe: Live Recordings 2022.
