Torch / Pearl of Hail
by Forest Swords

— Released 11th April 2024

Acclaimed electronic producer/composer Forest Swords (aka Matthew Barnes) shares a new double single “Torch / Pearl of Hail”. The release - recorded in a warehouse in Barnes’ home city of Liverpool - follows on from Barnes' acclaimed album ‘Bolted’, released last year on Ninja Tune marking his first studio album in 6 years.

““Torch / Pearl of Hail” were siblings written as part of the 'Bolted' album sessions, recorded in a factory studio space in Liverpool last winter, t...

Acclaimed electronic producer/composer Forest Swords (aka Matthew Barnes) shares a new double single “Torch / Pearl of Hail”. The release - recorded in a warehouse in Barnes’ home city of Liverpool - follows on from Barnes' acclaimed album ‘Bolted’, released last year on Ninja Tune marking his first studio album in 6 years.

““Torch / Pearl of Hail” were siblings written as part of the 'Bolted' album sessions, recorded in a factory studio space in Liverpool last winter, that deserved an extra life” Barnes comments. “I'm trying to not have much music hanging around on hard drives gathering dust anymore, life's too short. This pair are a bit lighter and more spring-like than most of 'Bolted', but still share the same DNA.” 

Torch / Pearl of Hail
by Forest Swords

— Released 11th April 2024

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Tracklist

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  1. 1
    Torch
  2. 2
    Pearl of Hail
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  1. 1
    Torch
  2. 2
    Pearl of Hail
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Acclaimed electronic producer/composer Forest Swords (aka Matthew Barnes) shares a new double single “Torch / Pearl of Hail”. The release - recorded in a warehouse in Barnes’ home city of Liverpool - follows on from Barnes' acclaimed album ‘Bolted’, released last year on Ninja Tune marking his first studio album in 6 years.

““Torch / Pearl of Hail” were siblings written as part of the 'Bolted' album sessions, recorded in a factory studio space in Liverpool last winter, t...

Acclaimed electronic producer/composer Forest Swords (aka Matthew Barnes) shares a new double single “Torch / Pearl of Hail”. The release - recorded in a warehouse in Barnes’ home city of Liverpool - follows on from Barnes' acclaimed album ‘Bolted’, released last year on Ninja Tune marking his first studio album in 6 years.

““Torch / Pearl of Hail” were siblings written as part of the 'Bolted' album sessions, recorded in a factory studio space in Liverpool last winter, that deserved an extra life” Barnes comments. “I'm trying to not have much music hanging around on hard drives gathering dust anymore, life's too short. This pair are a bit lighter and more spring-like than most of 'Bolted', but still share the same DNA.”