Paul Roux - Hold On - Bedrock Records

With an electric track record that has seen him grace the catalogs over at imprints like Arts, R&S Records, and Global Underground, Montpellier-based DJ/producer Paul Roux now continues his assault on the dancefloors with the irresistible Hold On EP. Published via John Digweed’s revered Bedrock Records, the new single exemplifies the French artist’s eclectic palette and his constant pursuit for exploration, while reflecting the wide-reaching scope of Bedrock’s unrivaled catalog.

Brimming with energy, Roux’s “Hold On” treads through the speakers over a restless air-tight groove and bouncy bassline when a melancholic piano line unfurls with extreme care, lingering in a dense hue across the room. With the mood hitting that sweet spot, the French producer unveils a most alluring centerpiece, as a dusky female vocal steps up to the front, leading “Hold On” into that “future classic” territory. Deep in a highly narcotic affair by now, we’re offered a precious break in the clouds with an airy breakdown, where the dusty chords interlock with the vocals as they converge under the summer sun in a truly gripping display of finesse. Leading to one final act of rapture in gargantuan fashion, Roux seasons the piece with some effervescent effects, supercharging “Hold On” for one last round, engraving its delightful tones in our memories and the soles of our kicks.

Unique, yet reminiscent of recent vocal-led masterpieces such as Jonathan Kaspar’s sultry take on Rex The Dog’s “Change This Pain For Ecstasy”, Paul Roux’s “Hold On” has every indication of a bonafide cult classic in the making, and having been paraded around as one of Digweed’s recent live staples, its future seems to be a timeless one.

Paul Roux’s new Hold On EP is out now via Bedrock Records. Purchase your copy here.