May 12, 2021 By Caleb Campbell

Brooklyn-native Bette Smith first debuted her rugged combination of southern soul, gospel, and rock and roll in 2017 with her breakout record Jetlagger. Her new album, 2020’s The Good, The Bad, And The Bette, takes that combination to new heights, recalling greats like Arethra Franklin, Tina Turner, and Betty Davis. More