Crooked Man - Crooked Man
2016
Tech House
DFA Records
Crooked Man is the latest moniker for prolific house and techno musician Richard Barrett, who has been entrenched in the music industry since the late 80’s, when he was a DJ in Sheffield. He has produced music for several artists in the interim including Roisin Murphy (who I’ll talk about at length a little later). This varied career informs his new Crooked Man project, which is about as good a club-ready house record as you’re going to find in 2016. A variety of vocalists add supremely catchy hooks on top of immaculately-produced beats, and Barrett’s keen ear and experience with electronic music help add a layer of unpredictability to the production.
