The Smile have revealed a brand-new, Paul Thomas Anderson directed video for their current single, “Friend Of A Friend.” The song is taken from the band’s new sophomore album, Wall Of Eyes, out tomorrow. The video is premiered in 35mm, alongside a surround sound album playback of Wall Of Eyes at a series of events hosted at independent cinemas over the course of the last week. The events were held in 18 cities including London, New York, Sydney, Seoul, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Mexico City, Jakarta and Los Angeles.

The Smile’s new album, Wall Of Eyes, was recorded between Oxford and Abbey Road Studios, is produced and mixed by Sam Petts-Davies. The album features string arrangements by the London Contemporary Orchestra. Wall Of Eyes is the follow up to the band’s 2022 acclaimed debut, A Light For Attracting Attention and is out now by XL Recordings

Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat