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O’Flynn Has Finally Found His Path
Electronic producer O'Flynn has released his third solo album, 'Kairos', a genre-roaming record inspired by his travels through countries such as Morocco and his longstanding love of sampling. In a new interview, the artist reflects candidly on a career marked by industry setbacks, including music rejected by record shops and being dropped by a label twice, framing resilience as essential for any young producer trying to break through.
O'Flynn, now 33, began making music aged 13 after a school music technology lesson, building his sound through influences such as Burial, Four Tet, Daft Punk and sampling specialists RJD2 and DJ Shadow. He has since been championed by Four Tet and Gilles Peterson, and previously released a collaborative album, 'Shimmer', with Fraser Ray, alongside his 2019 record 'Aletheia'. 'Kairos' moves between raw club tracks and ambient textures reminiscent of Bonobo and Barry Can't Swim, reflecting his evolving studio setup and continued passion for crate-digging and field recordings.
In short
- O'Flynn releases new album 'Kairos', his third solo record
- Discusses industry rejection, label drops and resilience
- Sound shaped by Burial, Four Tet and sampling pioneers
Explained simply
O’Flynn is a British electronic music producer who makes music by combining sounds from different styles and sources. He began experimenting as a teenager, drawing on artists such as Burial, Four Tet and Daft Punk, as well as producers known for building tracks from sampled recordings.
His work has moved between solo releases and collaborations, including an album with Fraser Ray. Like many musicians trying to establish a career, he has faced setbacks from record shops and labels, while support from artists such as Four Tet and Gilles Peterson has helped bring his music to wider attention.
The story matters as a look at how a producer’s sound and career can develop over time. O’Flynn’s interest in travel, field recordings and searching through older music offers context for the varied sounds on his albums.