6th track of the LP


Ocean of Rhodes



Flow LP



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art   Diana Jasso
Mastering    Emery
distrib and manuf.   Triple Vision
wirtten and produced by J.Plossu

FLOW

6. Joakuim - Ocean of Rhodes

Check it here https://snd.click/intersection

Smokin' Sessions are extremely excited to announce the new single titled 'Intersection' from one of the label's most celebrated artists that goes by the name of Synkro.

The release is taken from the long-awaited compilation release 'The Session' Vol.2.
The follow-up compilation from the 10-year celebration back in 2017 continues along with the same energy that Smokin' Sessions are so well known for, offering floaty and uplifting productions with detailed beat work, along with that all-important heavy serving of lower frequencies. 
We hear some absolute classics from names such as Djrum, Geode, Versa & Rowl, Escapism Refuge, Occult, Mercy, and some newcomers to the label in the form of Marenn Sukie & Synpal.
There are 5 exclusive, unreleased tracks in total. 2 stunners from Synkro, 1 from Biome, and another 2 from Synpal.

'Intersection' takes it back to that classic Sessions sound of 2 step beats, sub-low weight underpin, and cloud-like pad progressions that fill the higher end of the frequency spectrum.
As you would expect from Synkro, the beats are super detailed and masterfully arranged. An array of percussion and hi-hats, weave in and out of the production throughout, while the pads at the forefront of the mix breath fluidity across the arrangement.
The sub-bass sits subtly enough underneath the track to not draw you away from the melodies, yet pulses enough to give the track warmth and weight.
An instant classic Sessions offering that will be a firm favourite with fans for sure. 

Having released with Exit Records, Brownswood, On The Edge, Deep Heads, Styrax, Auxiliary & Med School, as well as remixes for Model 500, Snow Patrol, Lowb & a plethora more, Synkro has most recently found a home at R&S sister label 'Apollo'.  Major support for Synkro's music has come from names like Chris Coco, Giles Peterson, Mary Anne Hobbs, Prefuse 73 and dBridge. A truly staple artist in the timeline of UK Bass.

Synkro 'Intersection' [Out Now]

Nebula

Classy Coffee Cuts”, is out now.

All arenas, Bandcamp preferred:
http://fanu.bandcamp.com

Man, it’s tough to describe music with words, and I’ll let the music do the talking, but I decided I’d write an honest album intro in one single sitting using 10 mins on it tops, so here it is.

This one took a long, LONG time. I’ve been making music for 31 years (since 1992), and while the technical process of making music has become much easier, I’ve become increasingly picky in terms of what I want to do – and especially release.
And I’ve been trying to slightly reinvent myself all the time as I go, which isn’t always easy, but it is very fulfilling.

I’ve always been going against the grain in a way (not always by design – it’s just what I do and how I do it), and releasing an album of 14 songs is an absolute musical suicide in terms of capitalizing on people’s attention…but I didn’t start making music in 1992 for the sake of a popularity contest, and I’m not doing it now, either. 
I very largely dislike many things relating to how the world of music “should” operate. 
Albums, if you ask the industry, are not the way to operate these days: you should sprinkle things out there constantly to stay out there and stay on radars.
Nah. To me, albums are by far the best way to make music and present it: you get a lot of room to do you, be you, and even re-discover new sides of yourself. It’s a very long journey where you ask yourself a lot of musical questions and come up with some musical answers.
Those of you who have been following me closely for the 20 years I’ve been releasing music for will hear familiar moments and discover moments that go back to my very roots, but also hear something new. I hope.

I guess as an artist, you create your little own musical dimension, shape it along the lifelong mission, and dictate there how music should be for you. This album is just that.
Not all of it will be super easy to digest or appeal to a large group of people, but that’s exactly how actual art is: it’s not always easy, it’s not for everybody, but it will (hopefully) resonate in the right people.

I’m a “lifer” when it comes to music, and I look massively up to guys like Luke Vibert, Aphex Twin, The Future Sound of London, etc. who never wanted to place themselves in a mould, and that’s what I’m trying to avoid, too. Those guys started in the early 90s too, and back then, albums were more popular, and so was sticking out stylistically as an artist – instead of fitting in. My soul is still in that era.

Did any of that even make sense? Album took 1.5 years at least, but I told you I’d write it in one sitting (instead of hiring a pompous publicist).

Will I ever write another album? Remains to be seen. It can be massively taxing in a way. In a way I thought this one’s never come out.
Anyways, it did, and “Classy Coffee Cuts” is my story. It’s a long, detailed campfire story of someone who’s been in a conversation with breakbeat-driven music for three decades…and who ain’t stopping.

Art by Lonekink for the art as always.

PS: Bonus points to anyone who can say what that cover art is a reference to ;P

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Classy indeed mate. Sophisticated choppage going on there!
-Sully

Fanu stands among the very finest breakbeat masters. This album demonstrates rare mastery of the form at its highest level.
-John Rolodex

 The album is "Lush”. I really like it. 
-dgoHn

Stunning craftsmanship from the a man that can turn his hand to anything, congratulations on a beautiful piece of work.
-Detboi

It’s a breath of fresh air, pure breakbeat jungle mastery crossed with downtempo dusty hip hop joints. Something for everyone.
-Dj Crystl

Classy Coffee Cuts

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My new Seanote EP 'Chroma' is out now!

Mastered by: Substantial Mastering
Artwork by: The Greys

Sprnkl

Time to free up some tracks that have been hiding since circa 2015. Experiments that I can't just leave behind.

Battle Crux

Str - Window

Exclusive to our Bandcamp.
Spotify, iTunes & other Retailers out Feb 5th 2016 :)

Download here:

https://deepheads.bandcamp.com/album/the-forgotten-ep


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Versa "ATL Funk" [Bandcamp]

I'm giving away this track to say a big thanks to every person who has supported me this year whether new or old. 

If the downloads run out on here, the track is also available via my bandcamp page, it's optional to pay for it.


Merry Christmas/ Happy holidays!

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