It takes a special artist to challenge the traditional confines of music and the general publics urge to pigeonhole but it takes anexceptional one to break ground, forge ahead of the masses and emerge as an unclassifiable leader. Alex Ross-Iver is just that artist – one of the most innovative exponents of electronic experimentalism to have come out of Eastern Europe, or indeed, to have ever surfaced. His latest instrumental installment titled ’11 Music’ stays true to Ross-Iver’s pioneering spirit but sees him move even further into uncharted territory, pushing his own boundaries and defying convention in a completely novel way.
With the release of a retrospective showcasing highlights of his early career and new music having hit the scene in 2011, the half-Russian, half-Georgian producer/singer-songwriter began to gain the recognition in the underground he deserves. His unique sound has seen him compared to everyone from The Human League, Vangelis and The Avalanches to Jean Michelle Jarre and Basement Jaxx. Leaving his trademark vocal layers behind, ’11 Music’ sees him richly texturing clever, cutting-edge beats over ambient, flowing melodies and quirky sonic interludes. The songs never stagnate, moving from one level to the next with ease, keeping the listener fully engaged with its multi-dimensional approach. It’s an EP that is bound to make waves in the underground and establish Alex Ross-Iver as one of the most important electronic artists to keep an eye on.