About

Songwriters: Sonny Smith

Sonny & the Sunsets are a beautiful west coast thing. Birthed from the sand, the surf, and twilight campfires down in Ocean Beach, Sonny & the Sunsets’ busted beach-pop songs spark recollections of doo wop's otherworldly despair, a dose of goofball humor from the Michael Hurley school, and positive possibilities exuded by Jonathan Richman. Helmed by the singer / songwriter, playwright, author & onetime troubadour Sonny Smith, The Sunsets have featured a revolving door lineup that have included Shayde Sartin, Ryan Browne, Kelley Stoltz and Tahlia Harbour. Adopting a range of sounds Smith's sardonic, laid-back style is interwoven throughout his compelling songwriting and vocals.

The Sunsets released their newest record, New Day With New Possibilities, on June 4th, 2021.

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Highlights

Sonny & The Sunsets "Home and Exile" in NEST ad
Sonny & The Sunsets "Death Cream Part 2 - Watch Out For The Cream" in People of The Earth (TBS)
Sonny & The Sunsets "Too Young To Burn" in High Maintenance (HBO)
Sonny & The Sunsets "Acres Of Lust" in Alone Together (Freeform)
Sonny & The Sunsets "Children Of The Beehive" in How It's Going