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Set for a November release Russ Chimes lets loose Presents: Terraza. The three track EP gets unleashed on Uno Mas Records. The english producer has had rising fame since 2012 since his release ‘Back 2 You’ which included a wicked Hot Since 82 remix.

With heavy support form the Radio 1 Dj’s such as Pete Tong, Annie Mac and B traits we can only imagine that this EP is going to get the same treatment. Presents: Terraza EP is very balearic focus with catchy melodies and subtle overtones and some excellent drum work.

Opening up the EP is ‘Baiona’, seeing Chimes employ a rock sturdy, bumpy rhythm to lay the foundations, while meandering arpeggios and tension building strings sounds add charm and a warm musicality to the composition. The cut gradually unfolds over its six and a half-minute duration with the latter stages seeing a mesmeric piano line thrown into the mix, resulting in a stunning opening piece to kick things off.

Following we have ‘Astral’ where Chimes ups the energy levels, veering things into more classic house realms with swinging drum sounds, enchanting stab sequences and jazzy synth licks. While the heavy dose of sub bass and wandering vocal chops further fuel the hypnotic groove.

Chimes then rounds off the package with ‘Rivage’, an intricately produced number laid over it’s near eight minutes with ethereal atmospherics, bubbling organ tones and bright chord stabs, again resulting in something both unique and engaging.

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