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The Smirks was a British rock band that garnered some success in the 1970s. They played their first concerts in Manchester in late 1977, but by January 1978 they were spotted at the Stiff Records talent show. The band quickly picked up a management deal, and recorded a session for the John Peel programme in April 1978. By then, they had signed up to Beserkley Records, and before long they released their first single, "OK - UK" (often known by other names such as "O.K. U.K." and the like). Whether a U.S. West Coast record label appreciated a single with...

A smirk occurs at the moment just before one side of the mouth catches up with the other. A smirk also refers to a fine piece of dust caught in the eye. Generally, however, a smirk is just looking for a good time. Brandon Wolcott grew up in California and Hong Kong and now resides in Brooklyn. He is a theatrical sound designer as well as producer. He works extensively with David Van Tieghem and has released music on Wolf + Lamb and Archipel. After a live performance, he hopes that you will be compelled to call your mom and...