MY SCIENCE FICTION TWIN “A SLOW UNLEARNING”

ALL TRACKS FCC CLEAN.

FULL ALBUM RELEASES MAY 8, 2026. DOWNLOAD ALL SONGS.

GO-TO SINGLE. “ASTIR AND APART” RELEASING FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2026.

Jonathon Smith owns too many records, drinks way too much coffee, and tries to write songs. Because his real name isn't ideal for search engine optimization, Jonathon records as My Science Fiction Twin. He quietly records his vocals while his family sleeps, works in education in Kansas City, and still calls people on the phone like he did in the old days.  

Everything can influence Jonathon's music: French-pressed coffee, oatmeal stouts, and sunrises in Swope Park. The writings of Nabil Ayers, Kelly Barth, Matthew B. Crawford, Alan Licht, Esau McCaulley, Rebekah Taussig, and Jamar Tisby have been helpful as well. Often, these non-musical factors impact his songs just as much as the psychedelic, new wave, and bedroom pop albums that he listens to. 

If the songs are relatable and creative, as Jonathon hopes, it’s because his friends believe in them and contribute compelling parts. They make time in their busy schedules for creative pursuits, showing their dedication and support. The new album, A Slow Unlearning, reflects the slow, exhausting process of unlearning, active listening, and growth, acknowledging progress as a winding path of setbacks and breakthroughs.

My Science Fiction Twin = Jonathon Smith and friends

Location = Kansas City, Missouri

All songs by Jonathon Smith.

Produced and recorded by Jonathon Smith.

Co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Chad Thomas Johnston.

Jonathon Smith- lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer, mandolin, synth bass, piano, organ, beats, shakers, sounds
Chad Johnston- lead vocals on “Being Unseen” and “The Hurt and the Healing”, rain synth, percussion, keytar solo on “Astir and Part”, Guatemalan tongue drum, jaw harp, background vocals
Josh Keleher- bass, guitars, keys
Michael Schroeder- drums
Dan Billen- ukulele, slide guitar
Wes Crawford- trumpet
Davis Finley- guitar
Andrew Sallee- pedal steel
Ian Smith- noisy amp

Cover photo by Jonathon Smith.
Album art by magneticFLUX.