Caroline Smith is a dynamic and multifaceted musician whose sound has evolved notably since her early days as a sweet-voiced indie folk singer-songwriter. Coming out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Caroline first garnered attention with her band Caroline Smith & the Good Night Sleeps. The band’s folk-pop leanings were a warm, expansive backdrop for Smith's introspective lyrics and tender vocal delivery. However, with the release of "Half About Being a Woman" in 2013, Smith embarked on a transformative artistic journey that signaled a new chapter in her career. This album marked a significant shift towards a more soulful, R&B-inspired sound, embodying a more confident and self-assured Caroline Smith, who was unafraid to embrace her feminine strength and vulnerability.

Embracing these changes, Caroline Smith continued to develop and refine her new musical identity, evident in her powerful 2014 single "Let 'em Say", a collaboration with fellow Minneapolis artist Lizzo. The track blends pop with a sharp feminist edge and demonstrates her keen ability to create music that's catchy yet contemplative. Her growth as an artist was further captured in the raw, intimate performances on "Caroline Smith on Audiotree Live", released in 2016. Smith's live sessions showcased not only her versatility and range as a vocalist but also her ability to connect with an audience through stripped-down, heartfelt renditions of her work. Caroline Smith remains a dynamic force in the music industry, lauded for her musical evolution and the genuine emotion she infuses into her evocative performances.