Glacier EP by Riy

Riy is a producer who occupies the liminal space between stillness and motion. Drawing inspiration from the vast, sun-bleached horizons of Algeria and the claustrophobic industrialism of New York City, his latest work, the Glacier EP, is a study in sonic contrast. It is a record of two halves: a descent from fragile, airy minimalism into the pressurized, cold-chain environment of the warehouse.

The journey begins with "Alrahafa," a track that breathes with soft, organic textures and a gentle, cinematic pace. This sense of peace lingers into "Deep Grey Day," though the atmosphere begins to thicken, introducing a melancholic weight that feels like fog rolling over a concrete skyline. "Myrrh" completes the ambient trilogy, pulling the listener inward with meditative, steady pulses that demand total focus.

The transition is marked by "No Rush," where the first seeds of techno are planted. It is restrained and spacious, yet vibrating with an underlying tension. From here, the "cold" aesthetic takes hold. "Wasteland" is a sharp pivot into aggression - a sci-fi landscape defined by hard, metallic hits and a sense of mounting atmospheric pressure. The EP reaches its apex with the title track, "Glacier." True to its name, it is a formidable closing statement: driving, forward-pushing techno that remains surgically controlled despite its immense power.

Riy - Glacier EP
Release Date 27th February 2026
Label EXODUS Recordings

Tracklist
1. Riy - Alrahafa
2. Riy - Deep Grey Day
3. Riy - Myrrh
4. Riy - No Rush
5. Riy - Wasteland
6. Riy - Glacier