Zip gun dandies on the loose…
Oblivious to musical trends and fads, Smash Fashion live in a world of their own creation. Successfully distilling an intoxicating sonic elixir, Smash Fashion blends 50’s rock n’ roll, 60’s mod and psychedelia, 70s glitter rock, power pop and punk to build their own musical Frankenstein. Lead singer/guitarist/songwriter Roger Deering’s Lennon and Bolan influenced lyrics open the door to a rock and roll fantasy world filled with colourful characters, melodic hooks and ear catching guitar riffs.
Smash Fashion’s broad appeal and arena size presence has seen them share the stage on both sides of the Atlantic with such rock legends as Ian Hunter, Arthur Lee and Love, The Zombies, Ace Frehley, Wishbone Ash,The Vibrators and Cheap Trick; 80s rockers such as Psychedelic Furs, The Alarm and Missing Persons; and contemporay bands like JET, Silversun Pickups, The 88 and UK sensations Orson…
With the release of 2014's "Big Cat Love", Smash Fashion have gone from Los Angeles club and peer favourites, to world wide recognition. Rave reviews from around the globe, including Classic Rock (UK) Shindig (UK) Vive Le Rock (UK) and Sweden Rocks (SE) to name a few, have placed “Big Cat Love” on multiple top ten lists for rock LP's of the year. In addition, far and wide support from radio programs such as Rodney On The KROQ in Los Angeles, to heavy rotation on the legendary Radio Caroline in the United Kingdom, continues to build Smash Fashion’s international interest and fan base.
The fall of 2015 the boys released a limited edition 7 inch vinyl single "Junkie Luck,” backed with a raucous cover of Golden Earring’s “Long Blond Animal”. A new concept video shot in Los Angeles accompanied the release.
April 2018...the follow up to the worldwide critically acclaimed Big Cat Love LP finally arrived... Rompus Pompous! 11 new Smash Fashion songs that rock your world!The 4th Smash Fashion LP continued the musical adventures of this world class rocknroll outfit.A new video for the track “ Runs In The Family “ was shot to accompany the release.The rave reviews once again came pouring in... with many top ten LP lists world wide...Airplay on Little Stevens Underground, Nights with Alice Cooper as well as other multiple syndicated radio.... winning fans through the music, not hype...With tours of the United Kingdom, and East and West coasts of the United States under their belt, Smash Fashion are eager to return to the road...
2020 and Smash Fashion have a bitching badass new single slated for April release on the very cool YEAH RIGHT! label based in London Ontario Canada... Smash Fashion's tongue in cheek(or safety pin?) ode to the early punk single "Got Da Hee Bee Gee Bee's"/ backed with a revved up version of the Elton classic "Benny And The Jets"... lets get this mutha rocking!
SMASH FASHION is:
Roger Deering - Lead vocals / rhythm guitar
Lloyd Stuart Casson - Lead guitar / backing vox
Repo - Drums / percussion
Scarlet Rowe - Electric bass / backing vox
It's here!The new Smash Fashion single... "Got Da Hee Bee Gee Bee's (at CBGB's)/ Benny and The Jets... available in three different color covers... poppy red vinyl... very nice packaging... first batch sold out as it came with Collectible stickers and button.. YEAH RIGHT RECORDS! has done a fantastically great job... get yours here!
https://yeahrightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/got-da-hee-bee-gee-bees-at-cbgbs
NEW SMASH FASHION SINGLE COMING!... that's right Smash Fashion are back with a bitching new single coming out on the very cool YEAH RIGHT!record label... slated for an April release.. a 7inch double banger "Got Da Hee Bee Gee Bee's/ with the Elton classic "Benny And The Jets " on the flip... reved up Smash Fashion style of course!The advanced press is already coming in with Vive Le Rock Magazine proclaiming "In a perfect world, Smash Fashion would be filling stadiums "!.. while RPM Online states "Smash Fashion manage to spit their gum out long enough to knock this one out of the park"!... YEAH RIGHT!plans to release in different colors plus bonus hologram stickers and buttons ... lets rock this mother!
Smash Fashion are gearing up for shows in 2020... with UK /Europe and Japan as primary destinations... contact us now for bookings... we want to come rock you
Smash Fashion is finally up on Spotify!...and we will be releasing some NEW surprises in the future... you wont find everything here.. you’ll have to seek that out! But join us..
https://tinyurl.com/y3dugnr9
The press for the new “Rompus Pompous “ has been fantastic... here’s some quotes :
“A satisfying meaty collection of expansive glitter rock that sounds both warm and familiar
yet somehow shiny and new”. CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE UK
”Rompus Pompous finds them hitting their stride..beatific melodies come effortlessly...injecting a tougher edge, bringing a laddish attitude with an old pros confidence “. VIVE LE ROCK MAGAZINE UK
”Just about the most glorious bottling of glam rock meets powerpop you can possibly imagine “. MAXIMUM VOLUME MUSIC
”Predestined for classic status...an extravagant and detailed decorated party “
METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE GERMANY
“Smash Fashion have really delighted here..the attitude,the glam,the flash, the music..Rompus Pompous is here.. 10 out of 10 stars”. POWERPLAY MAGAZINE UK
”Rompus Pompous smashes it no doubt about it..strutting like a peacock in full bloom,the songs sound fresh and full of life”. UBERROCK UK
”It’s variety makes Rompus Pompous one of the best albums I’ve heard this year”
PURERAWK.COM
”Another effortless, stellar LP ..Rompus Pompous hits the trifecta of what all rock albums try to achieve “
SPILL MAGAZINE CANADA
“In a better world, Rompus Pompous would be featuring on playlists all over world”
FEARANDLOATHING.COM
”Rompus Pompous has a real rock fever that you just can’t fake”
METALRIOT.COM
”An intoxicating,adventurous and lustily fun romp”
RINGMASTER.COM UK
”A timeless collection of eternal rock”
VOIX DE GARAG GRENOBLE FRANCE
”Rompus Pompous lives up to its title... all killer hooks and full fronted swagger”
THE STRANGE BREW UK
”Mastered to perfection... Thin Lizzy guitars, Faces rumblers and Slade stompers.. all on the Smash Fashion menu” NOJESGUIDEN SWEDEN
“This album is all you need to counter the argument that rock is dead..those folks have clearly not been introduced to Rompus Pompous “ AXS LOS ANGELES
”Rompus Pompous will undoubtably remind you that rock and roll is not 6 feet under, you were just searching in the wrong places “ TEN-MIDNIGHT.COM UK
”Smash Fashion sets the bar high with Rompus Pompous, impressively showing that rock is not dead....refreshing“ TRACKS MAGAZINE GERMANY
“Exotic and epic as it is fun.... timeless rock with superpowers..profiled and built for the road like a Dodge Challenger V8” GONZOMUSIC FRANCE
big thank to Speedie John and Little Stevens Underground Garage for the air play.... let’s keep it going !!!
Tony Bonyata at Pavement PR will be handling the new Electric Pudding Recocordings release “Rompus Pompous” for the USA ... for inquries contact :
Tony Bonyata
Pavement PR
P:262.903.7775
e.tony@pavementpr.com
Cargo records UK will be distributing the new Smash Fashion LP in UK and Eurpoe..ask for it in yiur finer record shops!
Cobraside distribution will be releasing the new Smash Fashion LP on July 6th... ask for it in yiur finer record shops
http://ten-midnight.com/rodger-deering-smash-fashion/
Classic Rock Magazine has picked our lead off single/ video “Runs In The Family” off the new Rompus Pompous LP As song of the week!.. thank you Classic Rock Magazine as you’ve been such big supporters..
the very cool Vive Le Rock Magazine did the exclusive premiere of the new Smash Fashion video “ Runs In The Family”... thank you Vive Le Rock!
Wishbone Ash with special guest Smash Fashion... its Gonna be a guitar extravaganza!
Electric pudding recordings are proud to announce the arrival of the new Smash Fashion
long player “Rompus Pompous “.The much anticipated follow up to the 2014 worldwide
critically acclaimed “Big Cat Love” LP...
Imagine spinning the dial on rock radio before the corporate takeover of the air waves..
welcome to ”Rompus Pompous “... from the lead off track “Can’t Take You Anywhere” to the epic LP closer “Smiles and Daggers”( featuring David Bowie musical conductor and pianist Mike Garson)(!!) , Smash Fashion one again offer up a LP genre defying adventurout rock and roll.”Rompus Pompous “is loaded with hook filled songs that instantly have a familiar yet original vibe... Classic rock,70s fm pop,glitter,new wave,psychedelia and punk all run the the blood of this platter...but it’s inspiration not imitation that pumps the heart of Smash Fashion
Singer/Songwriter/guitartist Roger Deering‘s songs of dysfunctional misfits and misadventures hit a chord that most of us can relate too.. humorous without being corny,serious without the bummer,sexy but not crude,rowdy but fun..
with topnotch production by Lloyd Stuart Casson, this new LP shows Smas fashion flexing their musical muscles big time
set for release April 2018 ..vinyl and cd on Electric Pudding Recordings (EPR719)
lets get to Romping!
Smash Fashion is:
Roger Deering
Lloyd Stuart Casson
Scarlet Rowe
Repo
track listing:
1.Cant Take You Anywhere
2.Soft As A Rock (Helium Head)
3.Rompus Pompous
4.Wolves Of Wonderland
5.Teenage Demon
6.Proper Way To Eat A Muffin
7.Runs In The Family
8.Tender Was The Hook
9.Ugly Thugly
10.Gentle Hand
11.Smiles And Daggers
new LP in the finishing stages! Tentative title is "Rompus Pompous "! First video in the can and soon unleashed on the world ...hang on to your socks!
Big shout out to everybody that came out for our string of west coast dates..highlights were the sold out Viper Room show in front of our home crowd and a cool show in San Jose with the legendary Vibrators for their 40th anniversary ...rocknroll!!
NYC and New Jersey dates were a blast and a whirlwind of activity as usual, numerous photo shoots, some rehearsals of new tunes and 4 killer shows!
A super special thanks to the bands we shared the stages with...Acey Slade, Creem Circus, Ten Ton Mojo and Damnation Machine. Great to be amongst great bands and great people.
And of course, thanks to Bowery Electric, Dingbatz, Collingswood Music and Brighton Bar for giving us a stage to strut our stuff.
Until the next time...
Smash Fashion would like to thank Clair Global at Bensalem, PA & Orange Amplification for their utmost professionalism and courteous treatment. A more pleasant experience could not have been had. Until the next time!
Cheers to ya...
Smash Fashion is now on Instagram! Follow us at...smashingdandys
The great Shindig! Magazine (London, UK) gives the new Smash Fashion single "Junkie Luck" 4 stars! We are honoured and humbled! At newsstands now...
“A speedball concoction of Cheap Trick power pop hooks and heaviosity, New York Dolls / Alice Cooper sleaze and Crowes / Stones-y guitar riffing - all shot through with a Bowie-esque intelligence, determined to push the limits of what can happen within a three and a half minute pop single. Catchy as hell"…
- ★ ★ ★ ★ Luke Smyth / Shindig Magazine
Smash Fashion is proud to announce that we are now official Ambassadors for Orange Amplifiers. Since Smash Fashion’s inception, Orange Amplifiers have been used both in the studio, and live in concert. We are honoured to carry on such a rich rock n’ roll tradition and to be in such legendary company.
Check out Orange Amplifiers at www.orangeamps.com…
Honoured to say, Smash Fashion will be attending The 2016 NAMM Show January 21 - 24th in Los Angeles CA as guests of Zemaitis Guitars.
Legendary guitar makers Zematis are reknown for their unique instruments, often considered to be"art with strings". Over the years Zemaitis guitars have found their way into the hands of such artists as The Rolling Stones, The Faces, Aerosmith, The Black Crowes, Guns N' Roses, Hanoi Rocks and many many more.
We are deeply honured to say the least, to be affiliated with the legendary Zemaitis to be in such fine company...
Smash Fashion, along with many around the world, deeply mourn the passing of David Bowie.
His influence was immeasurable, and we like so many of you, wore that influence on our sleeves with pride.
In heartfelt tribute to The Starman, we would like to share this song with you…
"You Love To Suffer" from the album "Big Cat Love" available on iTunes
Smash Fashion is pleased as punch to be taking to the skies and hitting the road once again. The brief winter jaunt will see us hitting NYC and a few stops in surrounding New Jersey.
Check the "SHOWS" section for details.
Just in time for Xmas, the new Smash Fashion single is here!
The limited edition 7 inch coloured vinyl single (not available digitally) features the original, ”Junkie Luck”, backed with a raucous cover of Golden Earring’s “Long Blond Animal”.
For a limited time, if you order the new ”Junkie Luck" single, we will include our previous vinyl single, "Blame It On The Brandy" plus a download card for our current full length, “Big Cat Love”! And if that weren't enough, each single comes with a surprise gift!
To Order:
Place all orders and payments via PayPal to: flyingdutchboy72@yahoo.com
Continental U.S. : $10.00 (US)
UK/Europe/South America/Canada : - $20 (US)
(Please note, when ordering, make sure to include all pertinent contact & address info)
Merry Xmas from Smash Fashion!
Can you dig it? Guitar World Magazine sure does!
Smash Fashion is honoured to have our new single / video, “Junkie Luck”,
featured at legendary Guitar World Magazine…
Spread the word rockers
Legendary Zemaitis Guitars, guitar maker for The Rolling Stones, The Faces and many more, featured the new Smash Fashion video "Junkie Luck" on their official Facebook page today, and gave a shoutout to our own Scarlet Rowe.
Quite a bit of an honour, as Scarlet plays a Zemaitis bass in tribute to one of his biggest rock n' roll heroes...Ronnie Lane of The Faces.
Electric Pudding Recordings are proud to announce, that the new Smash Fashion single is almost here! "Junkie Luck" is backed with a racous cover of Golden Earring's "Long Blonde Animal" and will be available on limited edition 7 inch coloured vinyl. The single is currently being pressed should be available for purchase in just a few weeks.
The video for the single, directed by Roger Deering and filmed and edited by Kerry Porter, made it's debut on Halloween, and can be seen here in the "Videos" section or on YouTube. If you dig it, give it a thumbs up on YouTube and repost and share it anywhere and everywhere...
SPREAD THE WORD!
Happy Halloween...
Here it is, the new single and video from Smash Fashion!
If you dig it, give it a thumbs up on YouTube and please repost and share it everywhere.
Limited edition 7 inch 45rpm coloured vinyl available in a few weeks!
Check it out...
"Junkie Luck"
Directed by Roger Deering
Filmed and edited by Kerry Porter
327 Bowery, New York NY 10003
620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton NJ 07013
9 Lincoln Avenue, Collingswood NJ 08108
Promoting their new limited edition vinyl single, "Junkie Luck", Smash Fashion will be making a rare in-store perfrormance appearance at Collingswood Music, just outside Philadelphia. Also appearing will be Philadelphia's kings of 70's glam rock, the great "Creem Circus".
121 Brighton Ave, Long Branch NJ 07740
Smash Fashion supports the legendary Smithereens!
The Rose Theatre is located at 245 E. Green St.in Pasadena, CA. Doors are 6pm and Smash Fashion hits the stage at 7pm sharp!
L.A. Rock Review presents "The Cover Boys of L.A.R.R.!"
Featuring...
Jetboy
Black Cherry (reunion)
Broken Glass (reunion)
Funhose
Smash Fashion
During the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, “L.A. Rock Review” was the eminent and cutting edge music newspaper in Los Angeles. During that time, no one had a more precise finger on the pulse of what was happening musically and socially.
To commemorate their upcoming re-launch, La Rock Review 2016 is hosting a series of concerts featuring the bands that graced their covers and ruled the Hollywood music and street scenes.
On Saturday September 10th at The Viper Room in Los Angeles,
Smash Fashion (who will have the honour of gracing the cover of L.A. Rock Review’s premiere return issue) will share the stage with with such greats as Jetboy, Funhouse, Broken Glass, and Black Cherry.
This surely will be an evening to remember and will likely sell-out…
Rock and Roll All Nite!
Smash Fashion is honoured to be sharing the stage and supporting legendary KISS guitarist, and Rock An Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee...Ace Frehley!
Friday February 3rd at the beautiful and reknown Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills CA.
Also appearing, the great 80's glam metal popsters, Enuff Z'Nuff...
We have a very limited amount of advance discount tickets avilable for $35.00 each, via PayPal. Each ticket purchase will come with a free copy of Smash Fashion's latest vinyl single. "Junkie Luck" and colour sticker!
Purchase Tix For Smash Fashion w/Ace Frehley At Saban Theatre 02.03.2017
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Smash Fashion will be supporting the legendary Wishbone Ash at The Rose 245 E Green st Pasadena CA 91101 April 21 Sat 7:pm