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A Clubsonica debutant, Ignacio Hernández is a welcome addition to the label family with his Somewhere EP. Hailing from Rosario in Southern Sante Fe, Ignacio Hernández has been a long-time devotee of dance music. Self-taught with a particular focus on the Progressive House genre, his dynamic and unique approach has led to a well-crafted sound, sought-after by a range of blue-chip imprints. With early work signed to UY! Records in 2022, the Argentine producer has gone on to see a clutch of releases signed to the likes of South American Avenue and Future Avenue. Moreover, a prolific 2025 saw a raft of tracks featured on Or Two Strangers, 3rd Avenue and the Beatport number one-selling, Mango Alley. Supported by such esteemed industry figures as Nick Warren, Eelke Kleijn and fellow countrymen Mariano Mellino, Antrim and Nicolás Rada, Ignacio Hernández now makes his debut on Juan Pablo Torrezs Clubsonica. Redolent in a flowing rhythmic narrative, opener, Somewhere dominates with a subterranean kick allied to a resonant bassline. Evolving easily over its 8-minute timeframe, a sweeping melodic landscape gradually unfolds in the early phases. Rising and falling with dancefloor know-how, a spoken vocal sample adds intrigue before blossoming into the third movement with a snare roll heralding the smooth combination of magisterial rhythm and melody. Continuing the rolling percussive groove, Purple Clouds is a darker affair with its minor key characteristics. Off-beat ticking hats create a subtle urgency while a white-noise riser ushers in a syncopated wood-block motif. Thickly textured pads add to the aural atmosphere with a spine-tingling breakdown enhancing complementary melodic touches courtesy of a smooth analogue lead. Dropping back into the hypnotic groove in the second half, the track is a powerful statement of intent. Completing the EP, Under the Sun glows brightly with its glittering melodic phrasing. Building with open-filtered intensity, the accented melody sits perfectly within the driving rhythm and rolling bass groove. Dropping away at the breakdown to reveal stereo-panned vocals, the second half builds once more to deliver a reprise of the melodic intensity of earlier phases. The result is an aptly named track that is a joyful dancefloor gem. Directed by Juan Pablo Torrez Mastered by Dub On Audio Press Release by James Warren Design by Dave Caro