Caitlyn Smith Supernova

When a singer’s got a big ol’ voice, a producer has a couple of routes he can take the album in – keep the instrumentation on the spare side to showcase the singer’s voice, or pump up the decibel level to match the vocals. On previous records, Minnesota singer-songwriter Caitlyn Smith had ended up on the somewhat softer side. On her new release, Supernova, Smith, with the help of producer Christian “Leggy” Langdon, chose to broaden and heighten the sound in order to complement the ambitious nature of the songs. The result is a big, full record that tackles growing into adult responsibilities while still maintaining the lifestyle of a touring musician.