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Smack Champion is an up and coming independent rock group currently based in Los Angeles. Founded by long-time collaborators Ray Williams and Weston Wilson, the band originally formed in 2019 as a backing band for Williams' solo project at the time. During 2020, they decided to combine efforts and co-write some new material, solidifying Smack Champion as a unit. They have spent 2024 rolling out their debut album track by track, offering a distinctive blend of rock, folk, and country influences. Their sound is both fresh and nostalgic, a throwback to the alternative and indie rock that they grew up with as well as a more classic 60's/70's vibe.

Host | Arwen Lewis
Executive Producer | Jeremiah D. Higgins
Producer - Sound Engineer - Arwen Lewis

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The holiday season isn't always about happy families and festive celebrations. While maintaining a lively and uplifting tone, "Christmas Bush" explores the experience of being in a snow-free Los Angeles, surrounded by people yet feeling a lack of love. In the heart of Hollywood, our narrator considers having another drink to cope with the holidays and thinks about a little gift that would be all it would take to make the season bright. 



LA gets cold early
I miss my friends, miss my girlie
Without the snow I know the season’s not the same

I want a hat, scarf and mittens
I won’t get that or a kitten
I can feel this year is gonna turn out lame


I don’t need a big ol’ tree
There aren’t so many presents for me
I’ll be happy with a small one
For all of my holiday fun, yeah
I just need a little Christmas Bush
I just need a little Christmas Bush


I watch the palm trees swaying
As mariachis are playing
A bunch of songs that I don’t really want to hear

Lights are up and people are shopping
I stumble ‘round out bar hopping
I think I need another shot and a beer

I don’t need a big ol’ tree
There aren’t so many presents for me
I’ll be happy with a small one
For all of my holiday fun, yeah
I just need a little Christmas Bush
I just need a little Christmas Bush

I don’t need a big ol’ tree
There aren’t so many presents for me
I’ll be happy with a small one
For all of my holiday fun, yeah
I just need a little Christmas Bush
I just need a little Christmas Bush
Won’t you give me a little Christmas bush



Released November 8, 2024

Troy Richardson - Vocals, bass, hand claps
Ursula Lari - Electric guitar, vocals, hand claps, jingle bells
Jesse Shafer - Pedal steel
Alrick Bills- Drums, percussion and hand claps

Special guest, Lonesome Captain on lead guitar


Produced, mixed and engineered by Uri Gelman at Aspen's Place
Additional recording at Only Child Studios, Los Angeles
Mastered by Gavin Lurssen

Album art by Matt Hennings

Words and music © 2024 Troy Richardson
Publishing - Troy Tones Music, ASCAP
Hell's Factory Outlet Records, Los Angeles





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