Jos Smolders is a contemporary sound artist and experimental composer whose intricate work has engaged audiences across the evolving landscape of electronic and electro-acoustic music. With a career rich in explorations of sonic textures and auditory boundaries, Smolders has built a reputation for his thoughtfully structured compositions that often blend modular synthesis with elements of field recording, creating immersive auditory experiences.

Throughout his prolific career, Smolders has released a wide array of projects that showcase his deft skill and versatility as an artist. His collaborative effort titled "Smolders / Nijs / Delaere" exemplifies the depth achieved when multiple creative minds intersect, while "Additive Inverse" underscores his individual capacity to manipulate sounds to create complex auditory puzzles. Albums such as "Submerge-Emerge" and "Spaces" continue to build upon his reputation for crafting soundscapes that invite listeners into otherworldly realms. His work on "Dream Sequences, Vol. 1 (Orphax Reframed)" reveals an affinity for re-contextualization and reinterpretation. With "Nowhere: Exercises in Modular Synthesis and Field Recording," Smolders demonstrates an intimate engagement with both the natural world and synthesized sound, bridging the gap between organic and artificial sound environments. His contributions to "Brombron 25: AB-A-B," "Modular Works 2015Q1," and "Ab-a-B" further solidify his standing as a forward-thinking sound architect, and projects like "Music for Kalx.com" highlight his capacity to tailor his work to a particular audience or platform. His extensive output speaks not only to his talents as an individual artist but also to his readiness to collaborate and innovate within the ever-shifting realm of musical creation.

Genres

Dutch Experimental

Field Recording

Lowercase

Sound Art

Latest Release

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Jos Smolders

Album - 12 Tracks - Released April 23, 2024