When Claude VonStroke first made his transition to Barclay Crenshaw, fans had no idea what to expect. But with the release of his debut album, he bared his soul.
open channel It's a bold move for Crenshaw. Through each of his 10 tracks, he takes us through an eclectic listening experience that masterfully flows between experimental bass, dub and funk, with no genre taking center stage.
open channel is delightfully unpredictable, expertly weaving a wide palette of bass-focused sounds while keeping the production cohesive throughout. One moment you're listening to the heavy, bassy sounds of “King of Monsters” and then you're descending into the groovy groove of “The Quiet Storm.”
While transitioning into a new project is never easy, Crenshaw has done so with the gravitas of a seasoned dance music veteran. Although his music may be completely different from his twisted Dirtybird house music as Claude VonStroke, he's tapped into something that feels just as personal. If his past success is any indicator, Crenshaw will be a mainstay of experimental bass music for years to come.
“I'm completely focused, connected and ready to go,” he said in an intimate op-ed written for EDM.com in late 2023. “I changed to my real name, Barclay Crenshaw, and got back to my bass roots and couldn't be happier or more excited than I am now.
you can hear open channel Below and find the new album on streaming platforms. here.
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