Rob Hes Main Sounds

The precision-tuned tech machine that is Rob Hes continues to scale up the gears with his highly anticipated debut on Josh Wink’s Ovum. A key weapon in Rob’s full-shade arsenal, ‘Main Sounds’ follows a solid stream of steam-powered grooves on the likes of Tronic, SCI+TEC, Elevate, KD Music and, just this month, Gregor Tresher’s Breaking New Soil. It’s already become the subject of ardent ‘ID’ theorists and demanding fan queries thanks to his recent Asia tour video… Now he’s finally able to unleash it, along with two other equally dynamic grooves. ‘Main Sounds’ is the type of track that catches you unaware. A stately 4/4 suddenly goes into overdrive as a cathedral-shaking arpeggio penetrates to the forefront. Creepy, consistent and chilling, it will have your floor hypnotised from start to finish. ‘On The Move’ ups the physical sensation factor with its steam-powered drum arrangement. Each percussive element perfectly positioned to heighten the drama, the rhythm is complemented every step of the way as an icy hook entwines itself amid the lolloping energy. Finally we hit “Perfect Illusion” where dense layers of atmospheres shroud the spectrum and chunkier brick-like kicks plough through the mists driving a shimmering hook and its acidic tendrils to the centre with restrained suspense. A fitting way to conclude his debut Ovum EP, something tells us this won’t be a one-off…