Belgian music maestro Adriaan Baussens aka Manu Riga returns to Bonzai Progressive with another superb slice in the form of the two tracker ‘Riddles’. Manu Riga continues to wow his audience with inspiring creativity and outstanding brilliance in the studio. He boasts an eye-watering amount of original releases and remix works, covering several styles which cater to a diverse range of listeners. There isn’t anything this can’t do, everything he touches turns to gold which is proven over many years with support from around the world. More recent times have seen him get behind the decks where he brings his superior musical knowledge, utilising it to select only the finest grooves for his sets. We’ve no doubt that 2023 will be another bumper year for Manu Riga.

The release opens with the driving, murky grooves of the title track ‘Riddles’. Steeped in low-end rumbles and punchy kicks, shuffling percussions set the rhythms loose as techno-infused voices add a sinister element. The track goes darker on the break, revealing a transformed vibe with eerie melodics and sweeping modulations. Another fine slice from the master. ‘Alysm’ concludes the release, opening with a solid, edgy groove made up of chunky beats and rumbling basses. Shimmering percussions weave rhythmic patterns as dystopian vibes emerge. Trancey synths mesmerize, delivering a nostalgic feel to the groove while the darker elements continue to dominate. Top-notch, not to be missed.

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