Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is an LA-based composer, vocalist, and modular synth artist whose music transforms sensory experience into sound. A longtime explorer of the emotional and physical dimensions of music, Smith’s work is shaped by her synesthesia—a neurological trait that links sound with physical sensation—and her deep appreciation for the aesthetics of everyday life. Her upcoming album GUSH (out August 22) is a bold and intimate exploration of desire, connection, and the hidden emotional life of objects.
On GUSH, Smith leans into her pop instincts while staying rooted in experimental and ambient traditions. The album features dancefloor-ready rhythms, intricate synth textures, and breathy, layered vocals that evoke the thrill of infatuation, the vulnerability of trust, and the sensuality of presence. Inspired in part by her experiences at vogue balls and collaborations with boundary-pushing artists, GUSH captures moments of personal transformation with tactile precision.
Whether on the giddy insistence of the title track, the tender hesitance of “What’s Between Us,” or the pulsing empathy of “Drip,” Smith creates a world where emotion and sound are inseparable. GUSH invites listeners to experience the profound beauty of everyday sensations—where every moment, every object, and every connection becomes charged with meaning.