Shmu

Shmu is the experimental solo project of Austin-based musician Samuel Hjelfing, a lo-fi psychedelic wizard known for crafting trippy, genre-blurring soundscapes. Fusing krautrock rhythms, chiptune aesthetics, and blown-out synth textures, Shmu’s work feels like stumbling into a fluorescent-lit arcade that’s secretly hosting a séance. Releases like *Diino Power: Plastiq Island* and *Hex Your Spirit Out* showcase his knack for transforming Nintendo-esque bleeps into oddly emotional journeys, while titles like *Haunted Nighttime Kohlrabi Casino* prove he’s mastered the art of surreal vibes. Operating with a DIY spirit, Hjelfing often records on vintage gear and collaborates with Austin’s weirdo music scene, creating music that’s equally suited for basement dance parties or staring at glow-in-the-dark ceiling stars.

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Hex Your Spirit Out
Single - Released October 4, 2024
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    Vish
    11 tracks
  9. July 29, 2016
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    Oooze
    7 tracks
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    Shhh!!!!
    13 tracks