CHARLIE RICE IMPRESSES ON NEW HARDLINE EP

Rising fast, Charlie Rice has got our attention with his new HARD31 release on Hardline.

Already receiving heavy co-signs from influential tastemakers like Azaad, Alarico and A.M Project, SUCHI, and A for Alpha, the Rice is carving out his own lane as an exciting new voice in forward-facing club music.

Opening with ‘Roller’, Charlie sets the tone with his unmistakable signature chunky drums, wafting basslines, and a groove that cuts straight to the bone. ‘Selecta’ then pulls the listener deeper into his world in an immersive dive into sound system culture reimagined for today’s dancefloors. The energy builds with ‘Fuck It’, a raw, momentum-driven cut that amps up the tension, before things close out with ‘Dutty Sound’, a track that does exactly what it says on the tin — a gritty, floor-scorching finale that reinforces Rice’s uncompromising approach to production.

Channelling the essence of classic UK rave with a distinctly modern edge, Charlie Rice is a man firmly on our radar. His ability to fuse nostalgia with innovation makes each release feel both familiar and fresh — a balance that few can strike so effortlessly. Moreover, Hardline, under the sharp direction of DJ Cosworth, continues its upward trajectory, reaffirming its status as one of the most vital and forward-thinking imprints on the global electronic circuit.

The release is out now on Bandcamp