Russ Chimes

Russ Chimes

Russ Chimes is a UK electronic producer from London whose music draws on electro, dance and electronica. He is also associated with VALERIE, where he heads up the British wing of the French west coast retro-futurist collective.

Style and sound

His tracks combine 1980s-style synth hooks with layered production and a polished, groove-led feel. The music is often described as carrying a strong sense of nostalgia, with references to retro game sounds and beachside, neon-coloured pop imagery.

Releases and remixes

Chimes gains attention for his own tracks and for remixes made for Sam Sparro, Chromeo and The Millioners. One of his noted tracks is She’s Got The Heat.

Context

He works as a bedroom producer and is presented as part of a wider wave of internet-era electronic artists. His output sits close to funk-influenced electro-pop, with a focus on music that is built for dancing rather than irony.