Formed in Liverpool in 2000, Smiling Jackals grew from a friendship-driven school project into a fiery indie rock trio. Frontman Rob Nicholson and bassist/vocalist Barry Sloane, childhood pals, started playing together in their teens under the name Happy Accident. When founding member Alan Jones departed, drummer Nick Kilroe and guitarist Paul rounded out the line-up. They rapidly gained traction on the Liverpool club circuit and appeared at