Herva

Residing in the countryside surrounding Florence, Herva (Hervè Atsè Corti) is an Italian producer whose music is intriguingly out of step with the norms of techno and house. An experienced engineer, Herva often modifies his equipment, giving his music a unique personal touch. His tracks sometimes resemble shimmering, filtered disco-house that's been pulled apart a bit; other times, they sound scuffed and gritty, resisting conventional beat patterns and featuring broken samples and offbeat vocals. Dreamy and atmospheric, sometimes playful, but occasionally dark and menacing, Herva's music is never predictable. Debuting with 2012's Meanwhile in Midland, he moved from downtempo and house to more complex works like 2015's Kila, later releasing the abrasive yet warm IDM album Seez in 2022.