KAITLYN AURELIA
SMITH

EPISODE 14

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is an American composer, performer and producer, originally from Orcas Island, Washington. By combining the organic elements of her upbringing with the deep technological skill gained from her studies at Berklee College of Music, Smith’s impact on modern music via the Buchla has been distinct and significant. Smith’s upward trajectory has been cemented with the release of acclaimed full-length albums, including the Western Vinyl releases Euclid in 2015, EARS the following year, and most recently The Kid. Similarly her collaborations, such as Sunergy with new age pioneer Suzanne Ciani, have earned numerous best-of nods from Pitchfork, NPR, Rolling Stone and SPIN. Beside touring worldwide, she regularly scores film, TV shows and spots for brands with a client list including Google, Reggie Watts, Ben Dickinson’s short film Brasilia, and a forthcoming movie produced by the Duplass brothers. Kaitlyn is particularly concerned with the act of listening and how this shapes both the creation and perception of music. This episode of Sound Portraits Radio is hosted by Arian Bozorg.