Smote

**Smote** is the brainchild of UK-based experimental musician Daniel Foggin, crafting immersive soundscapes that feel like unearthed relics from another time. Blending drone, folk, and ambient textures, Foggin weaves medieval motifs and organic instrumentation into hypnotic loops and rhythms, evoking misty moors and ancient rituals. Tracks like *Genog* and *Hauberk* showcase his knack for transforming clattering percussion, rustic strings, and throat-sung chants into primal yet meditative journeys.

Since emerging in 2018, Smote has built a cult following through releases on labels like Box Records and Small Mercies, leaning into raw, tactile recordings that prioritize atmosphere over polish. His work often nods to British folklore and the natural world, with recent albums like *Bodkin* and *The Opinion Of The Lamb, Pt. 1* blurring lines between traditional music and experimental improvisation. Whether performing live with collaborators or conjuring solo incantations, Smote’s music feels like a portal to a timeless, half-remembered landscape.

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