Amsterdam based SMANDEM. proves that a huge skill set and an open-minded approach causes genre distinctions to blur into pure energy. Inspired by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Christian Scott and Wayne Shorter as well as Travis Scott and Drake, the four- friend-strong collective produces a sound that is deeply rooted into the jazz tradition, yet it doesn’t restrain to any style boundaries or etiquette. Their debut EP Self-Titled. features Herbie Hancock flutist Elena Pinderhughes and Dutch talent Pink Oculus and is due for an April release on Super-Sonic Records.