Kirk Barley: Open fund for Music Creators
Bio: Kirk Barley (aka Church Andrews) is a Yorkshire-born composer and sound artist. As Barley, he creates organic works from field recordings, instrumental fragments, and found sounds, favouring natural detail over synthetic methods. His compositions often resemble sonic dioramas, with layered textures that unfold and invite exploration. As Church Andrews, he explores rhythm-focused music, using digital synthesis and algorithmic techniques to shape form and movement. Across both projects, his work channels Jazz, Minimalism, Post Rock, and Hip-Hop, folding irregular rhythms, evolving temporalities, and alternate tunings into dynamic sonic landscapes.
Short Project Title: EP and Live Set Integrating Acoustic Instruments and Electronics