Nate Smith – “AUTOMATIC” Live on KEXP

KEXP invited powerhouse drummer Nate Smith into their Seattle studio on October 1, 2025, for a raw performance of his track “AUTOMATIC.” Backed by James Francies on keys and synth, Josh Johnson on alto sax, and Ben Williams on bass, the quartet unleashes a tight, groove-laden rendition that crackles with improvisational flair.

Hosted by Larry Mizell Jr. and captured by audio engineer Kevin Suggs (with mastering by Julian Martlew), the session looks as good as it sounds thanks to cameras run by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, and Luke Knecht, who also handled editing. Dive deeper at waterbabymusic.bandcamp.com or kexp.org, and consider joining the KEXP channel for exclusive perks!

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