Tea With Holger

Tea With Holger was originally released in 2007 on the label Claremont 56, serving as a defining piece of the mid-2000s Balearic and downtempo revival. The project is the collaborative work of Benjamin Smith and Daniel Mudd, a production duo known for blending organic, laid-back instrumentation with subtle electronic textures. Their work during this period was instrumental in bridging the gap between traditional chill-out music and the emerging underground disco and synth-pop scenes in the United Kingdom.

The 2019 reissue by Be With Records brought this cult-classic album to a wider audience, meticulously preserving the original warm, pastoral sound design that earned Smith & Mudd their reputation. The aesthetic of the record reflects the duo's focus on atmosphere and intricate production, often characterized by acoustic guitar loops and gentle, repetitive synth patterns. Upon its initial release and subsequent reissue, it received positive recognition among crate-diggers and ambient electronic enthusiasts for its meditative and understated songwriting.