Approaching Black - All I Need -

: Riches' sound is influenced by 80s pop soundscapes, particularly Roxy Music’s Avalon , and the dreamy 90s textures of Enigma. The Shades Of You EP

is a deep house track by the Australian producer Approaching Black (the moniker of Shannon Riches), released on July 17, 2020, as part of the Shades Of You EP on the Monstercat Silk label. Musical Style and Composition Approaching Black - All I Need

Based on the East Coast of Australia, chose the name Approaching Black as a metaphor for the transition period "after sunset and just before nightfall". He has been a consistent contributor to the Silk Music imprint (now Monstercat Silk) for several years, building a reputation for uplifting and emotive melodic house. : Riches' sound is influenced by 80s pop

: Like much of Riches' work, the track is heavily inspired by nature . His productions often subtly layer field recordings—such as ocean waves or rain—behind synthesizers to create an organic, soothing quality. He has been a consistent contributor to the

: The track is composed in the key of A Minor (or C Major) with a tempo of 117 BPM , placing it in the classic deep house range.

For those looking to explore more of his discography, his work often appears on prominent house compilations like Ibiza Summer Mix 2024 .