After playing in the rock band Heatmiser for several years, Smith began his solo career in 1994, with releases on the independent record labels Cavity Search and Kill Rock Stars (KRS).
После нескольких лет участия в рок-группе Heatmiser Смит начал сольную карьеру, выпустив записи на независимых лейблах Cavity Search и Kill Rock Stars.