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American singer-songwriter

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Caroline To (née Smith; born April 27, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter. She fronted the indie folk band Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps and since 2018 has performed as Your Smith.

Early life

Caroline Smith was born on April 27, 1988 and grew up in the town of Detroit Lakes in northwest Minnesota. When Smith was eight or nine years old, her father began to teach her acoustic guitar. At 16, she started performing publicly at several Zorbaz Pizza locations in Detroit Lakes and statewide and opened for B. B. King at appearances in Duluth and Rochester. While in her senior year at Detroit Lakes High School in 2006, Smith released a seven-track self-titled album.

In 2006, at 18 she moved to Minneapolis to study at the University of Minnesota. She quickly began a weekly solo gig at Minneapolis' West Bank 400 Bar, a venue famous for acts such as Elliott Smith, Conor Oberst and Mason Jennings. In 2007, the club's owner, Tom Sullivan, introduced her to drummer Arlen Peiffer who is known for his work in the band Cloud Cult. A year later, bassist Jesse Schuster joined the band. Then in March 2011, Caroline joined forces with multi-instrumentalist Alex Ramsey expanding into the Good Night Sleeps.

Career

2006-2013: Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps

| name = Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps | image =Caroline Smith (and the Good Night Sleeps), The Aquarium, February 2012.jpg | alt = | caption = Smith performing with the Good Night Sleeps in 2012 | image_size = | alias = | origin = Minneapolis | genre = Folk, pop, indie | years_active = 2006-2013 | label = United Interests | website = | current_members = Caroline Smith Jesse Schuster Arlen Peiffer David Earl | past_members = Alex Ramsey In August 2008, the band released their debut full-length album Backyard Tent Set. The album was recorded at Devil's Workshop in Minneapolis with Chad Weis (Mason Jennings, Ben Kweller). The sound is described by Smith as "storybook folk with an indie twist. We think it's important that our recording sounds like our live show." The band has toured twice in support of the album, playing as many dates as possible including an open mic at the Shadow Lounge in Pittsburgh.

In 2010, Smith and bandmate Jesse Schuster released Live at the Cedar, recorded exclusively during a show at the Cedar Cultural Center. The album included several songs from Backyard Tentset as well as five additions. The albums were hand packaged and fitted with an envelope, string and a wax stamp and sold out within 6 months.

The band completed seven national tours and has played at venues including Minneapolis' notable First Avenue. Smith described the experience of selling out the hometown venue: "When I was in high school, I used to sit in my bathroom and sing with my guitar and pretend I was on the main stage of First Avenue...I was totally transported back to that moment as soon as I started playing and I got all giddy."

On March 6, 2011, Minnesota Public Radio station 89.3 The Current premiered a new song from the band on The Local Show entitled "Tank Top." Previously, Smith, along with bandmate Jesse Schuster, performed "She Ain't Got it," "Lack of Height," "Denim Boy" and "Tying My Shoes" in the 89.3 The Current studios which was filmed on February 2, 2010.

The band recorded their last album to date, Little Wind, at the Terrarium in Minneapolis with Jason Orris (Polara, Happy Apple, Haley Bonar). The record, mixed by Tom Herbers (Low, Dark Dark Dark, Andrew Bird), was released on September 20, 2011. She describes the new record as an "evolving more rocking sound still with folk elements and roots, We like to say post folk."

2013-2018: Caroline Smith

Half About Being A Woman, released as a solo album, had a more neo-soul feel and drew influences from artists of "the 90’s neo-soul explosion" such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and D’Angelo. She spoke about it at the time, saying "I’m glad we gave ourselves a chance to write the music we really love."

In 2014, Smith release a single with Lizzo called "Let 'em Say". In 2018, she featured on the track "23" from Rejjie Snow's album Dear Annie.

2018-present: Your Smith

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In 2018, after moving to Los Angeles, Caroline Smith signed to Neon Gold Records under the name Your Smith and released the EP Bad Habit. The following year she released the EP Wild Wild Woman and embarked on a tour*.*

In November 2021, Your Smith was featured on the single "Heavy" by Australian electronic duo Flight Facilities.

Smith released The Rub, her first album as Your Smith, on September 12, 2025.

Discography

Albums

As Caroline Smith

  • Caroline Smith (2006)
  • Half About Being a Woman (October 8, 2013)

As Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps

  • Backyard Tent Set (August 19, 2008)
  • Live at the Cedar (Caroline Smith Feat. Jesse Schuster) (January 28, 2010)
  • Little Wind (September 20, 2011)

As Your Smith

  • Bad Habit EP (July 27, 2018)
  • Wild Wild Woman EP (June 14, 2019)
  • The Rub (September 12, 2025)

References

References

  1. Guiang, Nicholas. (June 18, 2025). "Your Smith talks financial stability, success as a musician". [[Marketplace_(radio_program).
  2. (May 1, 2021). "Birthday 33 was a success.".
  3. (April 27, 2023). "Happy Birthday to me I’ve never been so happy in my whole entire life.".
  4. Nesvig, Kara. (April 18, 2009). "Rising and shining with Caroline Smith". [[Star Tribune]].
  5. (October 25, 2016). "Tidal Rising: Caroline Smith". [[Tidal (service).
  6. (February 19, 2006). "Music Review: Caroline Smith CD is a winner". Detroit Lakes Tribune.
  7. "Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps".
  8. "Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps". Dive 95.9.
  9. Jentzen, Aaron. (August 14, 2008). "Shadow Lounge open mic features Minnesotan Caroline Smith".
  10. Nesvig, Kara. "Rising and shining with Caroline Smith". Star Tribune.
  11. (2010-01-20). "Caroline Smith and Jesse Schuster @ the Electric Fetus".
  12. Reinhart, Haley. (2010-01-20). "Caroline Smith and Jesse Schuster @ The Electric Fetus". The Dustbowl.
  13. Nesvig, Kara. "Rising and shining with Caroline Smith". Sun Tribune.
  14. Dave Campbell. "The Local Show for March 6, 2011". The Current from Minnesota Public Radio.
  15. Campbell, David. "CAROLINE SMITH AND JESSE SCHUSTER PERFORM IN THE CURRENT STUDIOS". Minnesota Public Radio.
  16. Combs, Marianne. "This week's Minnesota originals". Minnesota Public Radio.
  17. (4 November 2013). "Caroline Smith Interview".
  18. Dunham, Colton. (April 30, 2015). "12 questions for singer-songwriter Caroline Smith".
  19. India, Lindsey. (February 21, 2018). "Rejjie Snow Releases New ‘Dear Annie’ Album".
  20. (30 October 2018). "Interview with Your Smith: Power in Reinvention and Identity".
  21. (20 December 2019). "Your Smith discovers her inner wild woman and redefines Caroline Smith".
  22. (12 January 2020). "INTERVIEW: Your Smith launches 'Wild Wild Woman' tour after finding new beginning".
  23. (2 November 2021). "Flight Facilities Unveil New Single 'Heavy'".
  24. (2 November 2021). "Flight Facilities share new single, 'Heavy' featuring Your Smith".
  25. "Half About Being a Woman".
  26. "Backyard Tent Set".
  27. "Live at the Cedar (feat. Jesse Schuster)".
  28. "Little Wind". kickstarter.com.
  29. Dehner, Tony. (2025-04-24). "Your Smith returns to music, and Iowa, on her own terms".
  30. (2025-06-20). ""So, yes, I’m sure you’re aware that Mr. Revival is out today but also the entire album, titled “The Rub,” comes out September 12th."".

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