Richard Green, the Milan- and London-based producer, steps firmly into the electronic spotlight with his latest single Holding a Gun, released on July 19th, 2024. Known for moving fluidly between genres—spanning neoclassical, electro-pop, and chillout—this project finds him fully immersed in the dance, techno, and house sphere, and the result is a track that balances raw energy with sharp production finesse.
Built around a powerful rhythm section, Holding a Gun fuses elements of tech-house with breakbeat characteristics, creating a sound that feels urgent yet controlled. Synths simmer in the background, providing a dark atmospheric layer that complements the track’s driving beat. The influence of artists like Boys Noize is clear, especially in the heavy, electro-inspired textures, but Richard’s touch makes the piece stand out. Instead of leaning into predictable drops, he layers rhythm and atmosphere to build tension and movement throughout, rewarding repeat listens. Lyrically and conceptually, the song stems from a deeply personal place. Richard has described the “gun” as a metaphor for judgment—how quickly people are ready to condemn at the first mistake while forgetting past kindness. That sense of being scrutinized is woven into the music’s restless pulse, giving Holding a Gun emotional weight beyond its club-ready energy.
Recorded entirely in his London home studio, the track showcases Green’s ability to craft a fully realized piece on his own terms. It’s a song that works equally well in headphones as it does on the dancefloor, bridging introspection with movement. With more projects and an EP already on the horizon, Holding a Gun serves as a statement of intent: Richard Green is not content to stay in one lane—he’s here to expand what electronic music can communicate.
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