Project SMOK

Bio

Project SMOK is the indie-trad trio of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente, whose nonconformist and progressive style has set them apart since their formation in 2017.

Known for effortlessly blending traditional Scottish and Irish music with contemporary new-age pop influences, Project SMOK are at their most comfortable pushing boundaries, making listeners stop and re-evaluate their musical expectations. The close-knit group transitions seamlessly between the innovative, explosive and emotive, drawing inspiration from indie pop to more time-honoured West Coast styles.

Their tunes are built around the distinctive whistle playing and piping of Ali Levack, winner of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2020. With Ewan Baird’s fierce bodhrán playing and Pablo Lafuente’s nuanced guitar style, the trio creates a powerful and dynamic sound. Throw in instrumental virtuosity, blistering drive, infectious rhythm and delicate sensitivity and you have the unique sound of Project SMOK.

Their eclectic discography has amassed over 15 million streams worldwide, solidifying their place at the forefront of the traditional music scene.