SML's rising popularity leads to sold-out shows and added dates at Zebulon

Late last fall, word suddenly got out about SML, Los Angeles' latest torchbearers of slanted jazz.

Following a snazzy New York Times profile and a second album that teased their squiggly sound out to delightful new levels, the quintet had two dates set at Frogtown scenester mainstay Zebulon

Last time they played at Zeb, it was a similar two-night affair to celebrate the release of their 2024 debut LP—though both of those shows were free.

This time, both nights were selling so fast that they had to add a third.

The excitement had taken a minute