SML is a Los Angeles-based quintet uniting prominent figures from the city's jazz, improvised, and indie music scenes: bassist Anna Butterss, synthesist Jeremiah Chiu, saxophonist Josh Johnson, percussionist Booker Stardrum, and guitarist Gregory Uhlmann. Their 2024 debut album, *Small Medium Large*, recorded live at the now-closed ETA venue, garnered critical acclaim for its fusion of Krautrock, Afrobeat, post-punk, and ambient techno influences. ([intlanthem.com](https://www.intlanthem.com/artists/sml?utm_source=openai)) Building on this success, SML released their second album, *How You Been*, in November 2025, further exploring their hyperrealist, collectivist approach to music creation. ([intlanthem.com](https://www.intlanthem.com/releases4/sml-how-you-been?utm_source=openai)) The band's innovative sound and dynamic performances have solidified their reputation as a leading force in contemporary experimental music.