Influential Balearic luminary Mark Barrott releases new album The Exit Diaries
Master of chillout music, Mark Barrott has just released his new album ‘The Exit Diaries’. Consisting of two long multi-part instrumental pieces: ‘Light Variations’ and ‘The Stone Tape,’ the album takes in soul, jazz, orchestral composition, electronica, and more, and features Leo Taylor (The Invisible, Floating Points, Hot Chip).
Barrott released music under the Future Loop Foundation alias in the early 90s and became the first live act to play on Fabio & Grooverider’s 1 in the Jungle BBC radio show. He set up the highly respected International Feel label, and persuaded the elusive DJ Harvey to come out of studio retirement for his own mix of Rocha’s ‘Hands of Love.’ Further releases included José Padilla, Quiet Village, Gatto Fritto and remixes from artists including Andrew Weatherall, Legowelt, Theo Parrish and cosmic disco dons Daniele Baldelli and Todd Terje.
A move back to Ibiza in 2012 inspired Barrott to begin releasing music under his own name which included the ‘Sketches From An Island’ series; a collection of sun-drenched Balearic records that became genre touchstones and which are credited as playing a significant role in the revival of the Balearic music scene. He’s collaborated with Virgil Abloh, Richard Norris, and more, and has remixed artists including Tears for Fears. Last summer, he remixed The Grid’s all-time classic Ibiza anthem ‘Flotation’ which led him to working with half the duo (Richard Norris) on ‘Nocturnes,’ following the untimely death of Dave Ball. From the same sessions, ‘I Am The Sun, You Are The Moon’ emerged with renowned jazz singer Norma Winstone and her son, Leo Taylor.
‘The Exit Diaries‘ is out now on Anjunachill. Listen to the single ‘Variation VI‘ for a taster and check the beautiful artwork below.
