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“A Duchenne Smile”

Feb 13th, 2026

“A Duchenne Smile” began with an unexpected collaboration - a melody kicked out on a Fisher Price piano by Jill Townsend's own four-month-old daughter. The unconventional chord progression inspired an equally uncharacteristically upbeat composition for Fetching Pails, one that is undeniably bright and happy (and ended up as a sample in the final recording). The title refers to a neurological distinction in smiling; a Duchenne smile is a genuine one, signaling authentic positive emotion. Fitting for the new direction.

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tracklisting

  • 1. A Duchenne Smile4:02

credits

Written by Jill Townsend
Recorded by Dillon Smith, Jill Townsend, Andrew Core
Acoustic drums recorded by Mikie Martel

Jill Townsend: Vox, Synthesizers
Dillon Smith: Guitar
Andrew Core: Drums

Mixed by Dillon Smith
Mastered by Patrick Damphier
Artwork by Jill Townsend
Photo by Michael W. Bunch
The Head by Leah Miller

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