Several years ago a handful of musicians picked the same year to move from the city to the seaside and as one might expect in a small town, it didn't take long for them to find each other. They met, they drank, they sang and they played; and so Smugglers Records grew, like many wonderful things, out of a series of chance encounters. Its core members drawn together -- in Deal of all places, by a love of music and good nights out.
From the humble beginnings of small club nights to busking-led adventures across Europe; the ethos of Smugglers Records existed before the label did. Built on a love of music and community, adventure and memories; for those involved with it Smugglers Records is more than just a label, it's a way of life.
Several years ago a handful of musicians picked the same year to move from the city to the seaside and as one might expect in a small town, it didn't take long for them to find each other. They met, they drank, they sang and they played; and so S...