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Millero returns to Renaissance, stepping-up to present his first, full EP for the label’

To say Roy Miller – AKA Millero – is hot right now would be an understatement. In the space of just 2 short years (so, much of it during the pandemic), he’s cut a swathe through the indie and melodic techno scene from his HQ in Israel, a country that is arguably at the forefront of electronic music right now and, as a result, a competitive hotbed. He is a genuine case of talent shining through an already bright landscape.

With the Old Friend EP, he presents 3 tracks that further establish him as a future force, not just at home, but around the world. ‘As an EP the tracks share the common theme of having been produced with the dance floor in mind,’ he explains, ‘they’re all very ‘me’ I guess, yet, despite these common threads, each has its own significance and identity.’

Title track Old Friend is perhaps the purest in terms of the ‘Millero sound’, with its bassline groove, infectious mid and catchy vocal. ‘I’ve been playing it out a lot and when the big drop comes toward the end, the crowds have been going crazy,’ he proudly enthuses.

Twisted Mind brings a touch of indie-acid to the party to do ‘what it says on the tin’; if anyone’s mind isn’t a beautifully twisted mess after spinning this, they may need to section themselves. Yet it’s Yeled Gadol that saves the most personal message, as Roy explains, ‘The title is a reference to myself – it means ‘big kid’! Although I’m obviously not a kid anymore, and my productions have certainly grown-up. As a track it’s full of emotion and wonder; I really tried to capture my past and present-day-self in a dancefloor snapshot.’

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