Formed in 2012 as a side project for Kings of Leon bassist Jared Followill and Mona vocalist/guitarist Nick Brown, Smoke & Jackal combines elements of both members' parent groups, with an emphasis on wistful, late night electro-pop. Melodic, provocative, and desperate, the duo released its first single, "No Tell," on August 21, 2012 with plans to release a debut EP, EP No. 1, later that October. ~ James Christopher Monger