fennec 🆒

Previously posted on Mixcloud for Sprout Sessions: "As I continue to work in this industry it amazes me that I meet new, fresh, hard working folks that live around me. Recently I was accepted as resident DJ for Shared Frequencies and this put me on the path to meet our next artist, Fennec. This laid back groovy soul is a lovely creator. I dove in to his Bandcamp and was instantly in love with his sound. His mixes consist of leftfield finds, deep house, and other various styles. With releases on Haus of ALTR, Thirty Year Records, and his own label you can certainly be sure you will find something interesting to dive in to. He has been passionate about production and mixing music since 2014 and draws on influences like Omar S, Axel Bowman and The Avalanches. His music has been recognized by Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Resident Advisor. You're in for a treat with this one."

I read a book several years ago called Art & Fear about the everyday perils and obstacles of the artmaking process, which I found extended to a philosophy of living as well. There was this idea that the actual “work” of art should be done simply because that is the process of making art. And so, under that influence, I wanted to release smaller collections of songs in pursuit of this idea of just doing “nice work.” Plus, like, I wanted y'all to hear some new tunes.

My process of making music has always been diaristic, weaving creation into everyday life and vice versa. The tracks here are among the first I completed after moving from Indianapolis to Austin and have all been played out in a DJ set at some point. I've been DJ'ing more than usual this past year which has lent a nocturnal liveliness that’s captured with this collection. In that spirit, the artwork is an evening picture I took from my backyard of Austin’s famed “violet crown” sky.

Detroit house music, Thomas Bangalter's Roulé label, and Lemon Jelly all make spiritual appearances through their influence in this quartet. Tracks for the heads, tracks for the fans, this is the first of an undetermined series to, in the enlightened words of Kleeer, “keep your body workin.”

releases July 7, 2023

w&p by fennec

mastered by beau at ten eight seven

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a live mix featuring some recent favorites i've been playing out and a few unreleased tracks i had lying around...enjoy!

tracklist: https://www.instagram.com/p/ComssesuAgm/

We all want to be free and have a good time. We want a few laughs, a few joints, and a few drinks among those we love. But, we know we're not going to be able to all our lives. Influenced by equal parts bossa nova, Memphis rap, and Etienne de Crecy, I wanted to create the sound of mai tais, hippie speedballs, and landlocked exotica. Here is a couple of good days we’ll be able to look back on, and forward to 🌺🍹🗿

Thank you:

Adryiano, Air, Amon Tobin, Anthony Naples, Armand Van Helden, The Avalanches, Blackbyrds, Chocolat, Damiano von Erckert, David & Hjalti, D’Cruze, Dexter Wansel, Dionne Warwick, DJ Smokey, DJ Spanish Fly, Downliners Sekt, Error Jordan, Etienne de Crecy, FaltyDL, Fatback Band, Felix Laband, Fern Kinney, Gangsta Pat, Gene Boyd, George Benson, Gloria Ann Taylor, Henry Mancini, Herbert, Hildegard Knef, Hint, HNNY, Jay & the Americans, JPEGMafia, Kerri Chandler, Khruangbin, Lee Oskar, Lemon Jelly, Les Baxter, Madlib, Marcello Giordani, Martin Denny, MF DOOM, MFSB, Minnie Riperton, Moodymann, Mort Garson, Motorbass, Move D, Nara Leão, Neue Grafik, Nick Holder, Novos Baianos, People Under the Stairs, Prince, Psychic Mirrors, Rick Wade, Roy Ayers, Roy Davis Jr., Royer, Scott Gilmore, Shakarchi & Stranéus, Skee Mask, Sofia Kourtesis, Soundstream, The Stacks, Three 6 Mafia, UGK, Witch

Special thanks to Jessie, and nights spent at Strange Bird

Mastered by Lopazz at Mixmastering

All the rest by Fennec

We all want to be free and have a good time. We want a few laughs, a few joints, and a few drinks among those we love. But, we know we're not going to be able to all our lives. Influenced by equal parts bossa nova, Memphis rap, and Etienne de Crecy, I wanted to create the sound of mai tais, hippie speedballs, and landlocked exotica. Here is a couple of good days we’ll be able to look back on, and forward to 🌺🍹🗿

Thank you:

Adryiano, Air, Amon Tobin, Anthony Naples, Armand Van Helden, The Avalanches, Blackbyrds, Chocolat, Damiano von Erckert, David & Hjalti, D’Cruze, Dexter Wansel, Dionne Warwick, DJ Smokey, DJ Spanish Fly, Downliners Sekt, Error Jordan, Etienne de Crecy, FaltyDL, Fatback Band, Felix Laband, Fern Kinney, Gangsta Pat, Gene Boyd, George Benson, Gloria Ann Taylor, Henry Mancini, Herbert, Hildegard Knef, Hint, HNNY, Jay & the Americans, JPEGMafia, Kerri Chandler, Khruangbin, Lee Oskar, Lemon Jelly, Les Baxter, Madlib, Marcello Giordani, Martin Denny, MF DOOM, MFSB, Minnie Riperton, Moodymann, Mort Garson, Motorbass, Move D, Nara Leão, Neue Grafik, Nick Holder, Novos Baianos, People Under the Stairs, Prince, Psychic Mirrors, Rick Wade, Roy Ayers, Roy Davis Jr., Royer, Scott Gilmore, Shakarchi & Stranéus, Skee Mask, Sofia Kourtesis, Soundstream, The Stacks, Three 6 Mafia, UGK, Witch

Special thanks to Jessie, and nights spent at Strange Bird

Mastered by Lopazz at Mixmastering

All the rest by Fennec

We all want to be free and have a good time. We want a few laughs, a few joints, and a few drinks among those we love. But, we know we're not going to be able to all our lives. Influenced by equal parts bossa nova, Memphis rap, and Etienne de Crecy, I wanted to create the sound of mai tais, hippie speedballs, and landlocked exotica. Here is a couple of good days we’ll be able to look back on, and forward to 🌺🍹🗿

Thank you:

Adryiano, Air, Amon Tobin, Anthony Naples, Armand Van Helden, The Avalanches, Blackbyrds, Chocolat, Damiano von Erckert, David & Hjalti, D’Cruze, Dexter Wansel, Dionne Warwick, DJ Smokey, DJ Spanish Fly, Downliners Sekt, Error Jordan, Etienne de Crecy, FaltyDL, Fatback Band, Felix Laband, Fern Kinney, Gangsta Pat, Gene Boyd, George Benson, Gloria Ann Taylor, Henry Mancini, Herbert, Hildegard Knef, Hint, HNNY, Jay & the Americans, JPEGMafia, Kerri Chandler, Khruangbin, Lee Oskar, Lemon Jelly, Les Baxter, Madlib, Marcello Giordani, Martin Denny, MF DOOM, MFSB, Minnie Riperton, Moodymann, Mort Garson, Motorbass, Move D, Nara Leão, Neue Grafik, Nick Holder, Novos Baianos, People Under the Stairs, Prince, Psychic Mirrors, Rick Wade, Roy Ayers, Roy Davis Jr., Royer, Scott Gilmore, Shakarchi & Stranéus, Skee Mask, Sofia Kourtesis, Soundstream, The Stacks, Three 6 Mafia, UGK, Witch

Special thanks to Jessie, and nights spent at Strange Bird

Mastered by Lopazz at Mixmastering

All the rest by Fennec

We all want to be free and have a good time. We want a few laughs, a few joints, and a few drinks among those we love. But, we know we're not going to be able to all our lives. Influenced by equal parts bossa nova, Memphis rap, and Etienne de Crecy, I wanted to create the sound of mai tais, hippie speedballs, and landlocked exotica. Here is a couple of good days we’ll be able to look back on, and forward to 🌺🍹🗿

Thank you:

Adryiano, Air, Amon Tobin, Anthony Naples, Armand Van Helden, The Avalanches, Blackbyrds, Chocolat, Damiano von Erckert, David & Hjalti, D’Cruze, Dexter Wansel, Dionne Warwick, DJ Smokey, DJ Spanish Fly, Downliners Sekt, Error Jordan, Etienne de Crecy, FaltyDL, Fatback Band, Felix Laband, Fern Kinney, Gangsta Pat, Gene Boyd, George Benson, Gloria Ann Taylor, Henry Mancini, Herbert, Hildegard Knef, Hint, HNNY, Jay & the Americans, JPEGMafia, Kerri Chandler, Khruangbin, Lee Oskar, Lemon Jelly, Les Baxter, Madlib, Marcello Giordani, Martin Denny, MF DOOM, MFSB, Minnie Riperton, Moodymann, Mort Garson, Motorbass, Move D, Nara Leão, Neue Grafik, Nick Holder, Novos Baianos, People Under the Stairs, Prince, Psychic Mirrors, Rick Wade, Roy Ayers, Roy Davis Jr., Royer, Scott Gilmore, Shakarchi & Stranéus, Skee Mask, Sofia Kourtesis, Soundstream, The Stacks, Three 6 Mafia, UGK, Witch

Special thanks to Jessie, and nights spent at Strange Bird

Mastered by Lopazz at Mixmastering

All the rest by Fennec