HOVR has always occupied an interesting corner of Berlin’s electronic landscape. A producer well known for his previous work for labels like Stil vor Talent and who treats each track almost like a small piece of architecture. With Clouds, his latest release on australian imprint Flow Music, that mindset becomes especially clear. Instead of aiming for instant impact, he constructs a piece that reveals itself layer by layer, more like a crafted studio work than a conventional club tool.
From the start, Clouds shows a producer concerned with detail. The soft percussion and glowing synth pads aren’t simply aesthetic choices; they form a structural framework that allows the vocal to sit with surprising clarity. Subtle sonic movements fill the space between the main elements, giving the track a sense of depth that feels deliberate rather than decorative.
What stands out is HOVR’s restraint. The progression remains measured, almost methodical, yet there’s emotion embedded in its precision. When the break arrives, it doesn’t try to overwhelm — it releases tension in a controlled, thoughtfully shaped way, demonstrating the kind of musical discipline that comes from both formal training and years spent absorbing the nuances of Berlin’s underground.
Beckers’ remix provides a counterpoint that shifts the conversation. He strips away some of the airiness and replaces it with low-end weight, hypnotic repetition, and a focused forward drive. Where the original reflects upward, the remix pushes inward — a duality that broadens the release’s range across different dancefloors.
With Clouds, Flow Music underscores HOVR’s talent for blending musicianship with modern electronic sensibilities. It’s a track for listeners who appreciate careful construction, emotional subtlety, and electronic music that invites you to lean in rather than simply react.
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