Singer-Songwriter Eef Barzelay Talks Latest Clem Snide Album

Oh Smokey marks the 10th studio album for the alt-rock group

From Joann Butler, editor-in-chief

July 14, 2025

Israeli-born artist, Eef Barzelay and his band Clem Snide have been bringing us his beautiful goods for years. The indie rock star has just birthed his 10th studio album, Oh Smokey, which he describes as “slow, sad songs about God and death.”

Barzelay wrote the record’s eight tracks during an introspective time, while upending much of his life. His 25-year marriage dissolved, parting ways with his longtime manager, and leaving his Nashville home after two decades.

He stopped by the LifeMinute studios to tell us all about it and play us a few tunes.

This is a LifeMinute with Eef Barzelay.