Twelve tracks, a multitude of influences, one timeless body of work. After producing hit after hit for Anjunabeats over the past two decades, Oliver Smith now shares his much-anticipated debut album ‘Footprints’.
The catchy basslines, moments of house and soaring trance on ‘Footprints’ exemplify everything we’ve come to love from Olie’s sound so far, while also treading new ground (pun not intended). He has collaborated with a host of talented singers and songwriters, including Tailor, Diana Miro, Benjamin Roustaing, Midnite Amity and Amy J Pryce of ‘Lovingly’ fame to make this a fabulously diverse and upbeat body of work.
“I wanted to go beyond club music and tell real stories, so I collaborated with some incredible singers and songwriters who brought a whole new dimension to the project… I think people will recognise the thread that connects all my releases, and hopefully, they’ll enjoy the new directions I’ve explored as well.”
Listen to ‘Footprints’ now on the platform of your choice.
Musical Memories with Oliver Smith
Earlier this month, we sat down with Olie to talk about his journey from playing in the bandstands of local parks to playing for 20,000 people at the Gorge Amphitheatre.
Keen to hear about the early days of Smith & Pledger, or how Olie finished his album on a London bus? How about his favourite ‘Rude Boyz’ memories with Andrew Bayer or his thoughts on Above & Beyond’s lunch choices?
Check out the full interview with Olie below and have all your burning questions answered.
Join Oliver Smith on the dancefloor…
Hear Olie’s album ‘Footprints’ in its natural habitat – the dancefloor. He’s touring North America and stopping off at Anjunadeep Explorations to explore his house history with a Meramek set. First up though, Dallas, San Francisco and an extra-special ‘early years’ set at the Brooklyn Mirage.