Redspace - Ritual

Rounding out the month of February, Ziger's Eat My Hat Music welcomes Redspace to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Russia, Redspace first emerged in 2020 with a series of self-released projects. Immediately recognized for his club-friendly melodic sound, the fast rising phenom would go on to land releases via Area Verde, Freegrant Music, Pillar, Univak and more, while earning the praise of Ferry Corsten, John Digweed and Paul Van Dyk. Now, fresh off a remix for Droid9, Redspace debuts on Eat My Hat Music with a two-track showcase entitled 'Ritual'.

EP opener and title selection 'Ritual' finds Redspace operating at the peak of his creative powers. Fuelled by rhythm and groove; its chunky basslines, crunchy rhythms and tight percussive arrangements resonate on a transcendent level. Prophetic and tense across the first movement, the Russian artist adds atmosphere and depth through cinematic overlays and tasteful effects, ultimately creating a bridge into the main break. Sitting in a cosmic yet thought provoking space, arcane vocal samples eventually give way to an acid-like lead and waves of drums which unite for a groove-centric drop and charged finale.

The companion piece finds Redspace collaborating with Albanian artist Maze 28. Together the duo masterfully synthesize their talents into one singular melodic vision that is 'Turquoise'. From dark and mysterious beginnings come layers of exotic percussion and glowing arps which captivate leading into the break. Looking to bring greater emotional depth, the duo reaffirm their musical prowess with trance-inducing chord changes and striking stabs, a union of sound which marries well across the interlude, only to be washed away for a thunderous drop and suitably melodic conclusion. A fitting end to a quality two-track affair from Redspace, an artist who continues to impress as we approach the year's second quarter.