Berghain resident DJ Barker has a "pleasure seeking" album, and an original "kick-less" mix

Sam Barker is one of the co-founders of Leisure System, the game-changing Berghain residency that explored rhythmic complexity, and this fall Barker is releasing his debut solo full-length. 'Utility' features sounds "aimed directly at the brain’s pleasure centers, exploring topics as diverse as dancefloor utilitarianism, transhumanism and the ethical use of narcotics and nanotechnology via a uniquely emotive and free-form approach to dance music", as Fact Magazine reported. As an intro to it, Barker has put together a special mix of snippets from his recent live performances where he glides through many of the themes on the album, exploring harmony, rhythm and texture. Listen to it at Fact.