Constant Smiles

**Constant Smiles** is the shape-shifting indie project helmed by multi-instrumentalist Ben Jones, who began crafting his hazy, genre-blurring soundscapes in 2016. Rooted in the DIY ethos of Martha’s Vineyard and later New York’s indie scene, Jones blends dreamy synth-pop, lo-fi textures, and psychedelic gloom, often collaborating with friends like Kevin Morby and members of Woods. His work—including standout albums like *Kenneth Anger* (2023) and *Paragons*—feels like a mixtape of late-night introspection, channeling ’80s synth nostalgia through warped cassette-tape sincerity. With recent releases like *Allowed to Be* and *Gold Like Water*, Constant Smiles continues to evolve, offering raw, emotive songs that feel both intimately handmade and expansively cosmic.