Clouds EP

Abakus brings us the ‘Clouds EP’ on Anjunadeep Explorations.

Real name Russ Davies, Abakus is one of several aliases Russ has released music under, also including Cinnamon Chasers, Aiiso, and his own name. First debuting in 2003, the Abakus alias became a home for Russ’ psychedelic-leaning downtempo and electronica output. Fast-forward 20 years, and the same distinctive sound can still be heard throughout Russ’ work with a tasteful modern edge.

In 2009, Russ saw opportunity in the simultaneously growing nu-disco and returning synthwave scenes, creating Cinnamon Chasers as an outlet for his love of melody, classic synthesisers and drum machines. The following year he landed mainstream success with ‘Luv Deluxe’, also winning the ‘Best Music Video’ award at 2010’s SXSW. Some years later in 2017, James Grant and Jody Wisternoff remixed the track, welcoming Russ into the Anjunadeep family with his own ‘Your Love Is An Echo EP’ under the Aiiso alias.

In a fitting full circle of events, Russ appeared as Aiiso on the first ever Anjunadeep Explorations VA compilation album in 2019. Six years on, Abakus’ ‘Clouds EP’ is out January 22 on Anjunadeep Explorations.