Richard Green has always been a shape-shifter. From neoclassical piano-and-strings projects with collaborators like Irene Veneziano and Archimia Quartet to electro-pop and chillout experiments, his music is a tapestry of opposites. With his latest single, “Holding a Gun,” Green throws himself into a harder, darker space, pulling from the world of tech-house, breakbeat, and hard-edged electro-techno.
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Written and produced in his London home studio before relocating to Milan, the track reflects a personally turbulent year that Green distilled into music. The title “Holding a Gun” is symbolic, not about violence, but about judgment. It captures the feeling of being cornered by criticism and misunderstood by those quick to condemn. In Green’s words, the “gun” is really a pointed finger, aimed by one human at another without grace or empathy.
This metaphor translates into sharp, mechanical grooves and heavy-hitting rhythms. The beat is relentless, built on a hybrid of tech-house foundations with breakbeat edges. Subtle synth textures creep in and out of the mix, giving it depth and tension. There’s also a noticeable nod to the early work of Boyz Noize, one of Green’s longtime influences, where gritty electro-techno meets precision production. The result feels raw and industrial yet still polished enough to fit club settings.
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For fans of underground electronica, this single is a strong statement. It proves Green’s versatility isn’t just surface-level; he can pivot between neoclassical beauty and hard dance grit without losing his identity. “Holding a Gun” signals that Richard Green is carving out space in yet another corner of the musical landscape—this time where judgment, resilience, and heavy bass collide.
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