Seamlessly blending the complex textures of wave, bass and garage, oyster boi takes us on an exciting journey through the avant-garde evolution of electronic music with his latest EP, I examine myself.
The EP opens with 'Introspect', the EPs namesake which sets the scene with festival based elements. It's followed by 'Love Hotel', the EP's lead single. This track plunges listeners into the depths of the wave genre, enveloping them in a dystopian, interstellar atmosphere. The ethereal journey continues with “In The Dark”, leading us into a spectral soundscape adorned with deep cues, shadowy melodies and vibrant percussion.
“U Were Everything 2 Me” emerges as an anthem of raw fervor, its intense, soaring grooves underscoring the EP's emotional zenith. The contemplative breather, “Stubborn,” offers a fresh lens on the wave spectrum, providing a moment of reflection before diving into the EP's climax.
The journey culminates with “Sorry,” a composition seemingly influenced by electronic music icons like Burial that serves as a testament to Barnacle Boi's ability to blend nostalgic chords from '90s/2000s anthems with his cutting edge innovations.
Ian Oliver aka barnacle boi has firmly established himself on the music festival circuit, making waves at Imagine Fest, Wakaan Fest, Elements Fest and Sound Haven, with a double appearance at the iconic Red Rocks in late 2022. This currently on tour EU/Asia barnacle boi's distinct production prowess, honed during a significant stint in Denver, Colorado, is gaining acclaim for his deeply emotional, bass-centric and evocative trap compositions.
listen to it I examine myself EP below on Spotify.
LISTEN: barnacle boi Debuts Avant-Garde “Introspect” EP
