The Smile is a British rock band featuring Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, bass, keys) and Jonny Greenwood (guitar, bass, keys) from Radiohead, along with drummer Tom Skinner. Their music draws influences from various genres such as post-punk, progressive rock, Afrobeat, and electronic music.

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, The Smile emerged and surprised audiences with their debut performance, streamed by the Glastonbury Festival in May 2021. Early in 2022, they released six singles and held their first live shows in London, which were broadcasted online. In May, The Smile received critical acclaim for their debut album, "A Light for Attracting Attention," produced by Nigel Godrich, who is known for his work with Radiohead.

In 2022 and 2023, The Smile embarked on a tour across Europe and North America. They also released two live EPs, "The Smile (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, July 2022)" and "Europe: Live Recordings 2022." Their second album, "Wall of Eyes," is slated for release in 2024.

The band consists of Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke, both from Radiohead, along with drummer Tom Skinner, who previously played with acts like Sons of Kemet and collaborated with Greenwood on the soundtrack of the 2012 film "The Master." The members of The Smile have chosen not to give interviews about their project.

Nigel Godrich, Radiohead's longtime producer, is at the helm of production for The Smile. He mentioned that the project originated from Greenwood's creative output during the COVID-19 lockdown, with the pandemic and Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien's solo album keeping him busy. The exploration of different musical avenues by Radiohead members is seen as a positive development by their drummer, Philip Selway, who believes it's beneficial to see how other musicians interpret their ideas.

The band's name, "The Smile," is derived from a poem by Ted Hughes. Thom Yorke explained that it's not about a cheerful smile but rather the deceptive façade people put on in their daily lives.