3/19/2025

Smerz announce new album ‘Big city life’ | Watch a video for “You got time and I got money”

SMERZ ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM

BIG CITY LIFE 

OUT MAY 23 ON ESCHO


New Single and Music Video for “You got time and I got money

Smerz by Benjamin Barron and Bror August Vestbø 


Big city life

https://smerz.lnk.to/life


“You got time and I got money”

WATCH HERE | LISTEN HERE


(Wednesday 19th March) - Beloved Norwegian duo Smerz announce their sophomore album Big city life, out May 23rd on Escho (Astrid Sonne, Molina, Fine, Elias Rønnenfelt). Written, performed, recorded and mixed by Smerz, Big city life is a collection of moments and feelings gathered by Henriette and Catharina over the past four years. There are stories - both lived and imagined - of apathy, loneliness, talking to yourself, love and full-blown, almost manic freedom. Together, they form a sonic rite of passage, documenting transition in many forms, through both song and production.


Some of the songs are pieces of advice to ourselves. Some are doorways into dreams. Some songs are secret wishes. Some are written for someone who is not here. And some are predictions,” explains Smerz.


The introduction to Big city life comes through the singles “A thousand lies” and, today’s release, “You got time and I got money.” The latter adds a new layer to the group’s distinctive palette, with a soul-sample-style beat and emotional string arrangements that conjure a sense of something classic - a sound you somehow remember. Framed by Smerz’ signature voices and the bold minimalism that defines them, “You got time and I got money” is a love song, drawn from experience. “I wrote the lyrics when I got my first real grown-up job and was in love at the same time,“ says Catharina. 


Channeling the ecstasy of love, the accompanying video for “You got time and I got money” was made with Smerz longtime collaborators Benjamin Barron and Bror August Vestbø. The video features a collage of fireworks, big waves, fountains, and Smerz performing in a make believe TV appearance. 


Smerz’ critically acclaimed debut album Believer (2021) had The FACE saying “Smerz have created a lane all their own.” Always evolving, they continue shaping both underground and mainstream soundscapes—from the conceptual pop of ALLINA (2024) to their production work on NewJeans’ Get Up EP (2023). Their longtime NTS residency has served as a playground for their expansive influences, showcasing friends and music they admire while seamlessly blending everything from Schubert’s Die schöne Müllerin to footwork pioneer RP Boo. 


Occasionally stepping into theater, film, and museums, from their choir piece at the MUNCH Museum to fashion runway soundtracks, throughout their work, Smerz have been known for their ability to seamlessly navigate and create boundless sonic worlds. Big city life unfolds in the real world.



Smerz

Big city life

Escho

23 May 2025 


Pre-Order:

Escho | Bandcamp


Tracklist:


Big city life

But I do

Roll the dice

What

Feisty

A thousand lies

Close

You got time and I got money

Big dreams

Street style

Imagine this

Dreams

Easy


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