Kazuo Umezu’s Watashi wa Shingo (My name is Shingo) (1982-1986)
Artist: Aesthete
Title: Obfuscation
Label: Computer Club
CAT#: disk06
Computer Club presents; Aesthete (aka Thom Barnett) with his début release ‘Obfuscation’. A 4 track EP of bass-heavy minimalism.
Micro-precise percussion bursting through minimal electronics with chattering industrial machines, the 4 tracks take an experimental approach directly to the dance floor. We first encountered the unique Aesthete sound in a dark former ballroom in Sheffield in early 2016 and were mesmerised by his sonic assault.
As the name suggests, Barnett’s skill isn’t confined to audio. A talented designer, he runs Mamnick, an internationally renowned brand sold online and via outlets including a flagship store in Tokyo. Mamnick clothes and items blend Sheffield craftsmanship with a love of cycling and a sharp aesthetic eye.
Everything Barnett turns his attention to is expertly crafted and this debut EP on Computer Club is no exception.
7" release from NHK yx (@koyxen_matsunag) out now on Computer Club. Digital release via Bandcamp has 4 tracks: https://computerclub.bandcamp.com/album/1630
Kazuo Umezu’s Watashi wa Shingo (My name is Shingo) (1982-1986)