Riohv

Riohv is the recording alias of Canadian electronic producer Braden Thompson. Emerging in the mid-2010s, Thompson became a key figure in the 'outsider house' movement, a loosely defined scene characterized by lo-fi production values, hardware-centric compositions, and a rejection of polished EDM aesthetics.

His work is primarily associated with labels like 1080p, which served as a hub for this specific brand of hazy, experimental dance music. Riohv's sound identity is defined by heavy tape saturation, muted percussion (often utilizing Roland TR-series emulations), and a melodic sensibility that draws from 90s ambient techno and deep house. Critical consensus highlights his ability to imbue repetitive electronic structures with a profound sense of melancholy and nostalgia. His career arc shows a consistent refinement of this 'dusty' aesthetic, moving from the raw jams of Moondance to the more evocative, travel-inspired themes of Places I've Been. He occupies a cultural space between the dancefloor and the bedroom, appealing to crate-diggers and fans of the 'electronic superhighway' aesthetic.