Kirk Barley: Lux Life

byOli Warwick
May 8, 2025

On his latest album, Yorkshire’s Kirk Barley finds the perfect balance between avant-garde pointillism and meditative flow

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Spiritland

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Imagine a place designed by music lovers for music lovers. Somewhere to grab a bite, have a drink or just hang out. The best bit? A custom-built sound system and a musical programme to match. Welcome to London’s most talked about new venue

Kirk Barley: Lux Life

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Oli Warwick

Guedra Guedra: Beats Across Borders

Cold War Electronica: Atomic Anthems

The Gift of Sound and Vision: Malcolm Garrett

The Lost Stoned Pandas: You Know When You’ve Been Panda’d

The 100 Greatest Electronic Tracks of All Time

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Kirk Barley: Lux Life

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