Forest Swords

The Profile

Forest Swords is the stage name of British producer Matthew Barnes, known for atmospheric, lo-fi electronic compositions. Notable early releases include the Dagger Paths EP and the 2013 album Engravings.

Notable releases include the Dagger Paths EP (early release) and the debut album Engravings (2013). His output spans albums, EPs, mixes and remixes (examples in the DeBaser works list include FACT Mix 447 and a DJ-Kicks entry, plus later releases such as Compassion).

The single DeBaser review praises Engravings as a cinematic, mysterious and dark lo-fi electronic album. The reviewer links Forest Swords' sound to trip-hop, dark-ambient, downtempo and dubstep rhythms. Recommended for late-night, desolate or foggy-listening moods.