Raised on a steady diet of sarah records singles, slumberland noise pop, and creation-era shoegaze, Portland's a certain smile work hard to find that balance between the sweet twee, the fuzzy gaze, and punky pop. Having spent years bubbling over in Philadelphia, a certain smile has taken to it's new Pacific Northwest home with aplomb to build up to a full band and a full sound that will keep your toe tapping and your ears wanting more.