08 May 2012 — Henning Lahmann
Essentially a long way
from the work he's dropped with his
Ostgut partner in crime
Andreas Baumecker in recent years, Berlin resident and long-standing Berghain night
Leisure System co-founder Sam Barker's solo material is less playful techno experimentalism and more edgy and intricate beat bravura, clearly informed by contemporary UK bass explorations. The three tracks on his recent EP
Like an Animal however don't stop there, finding their very own language within fluctuating rhythmic patterns, vexing melody disruptions and boldly ethereal synth employment, with a result that solidly stands among the most instantly relatable, fascinating and utterly satisfying electronic music put out in 2012 so far. Listen to the gently meandering EP track "I Feel" below, the most contemplative and unashamedly dreamy of the three.
The
Like an Animal EP is out now on
Leisure System. get it
here.
Listen to snippets of the whole EP below:
