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Barbarossa

Barbarossa is an act on the Starverb influence map. They run in the same orbit as Yodelice, Cocoon, James Vincent McMorrow, Junip and Alexander, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into José González and Johnny Flynn, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 27 connections around Barbarossa and forward to José González. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

Background

James Mathé, known professionally as Barbarossa, is a British singer-songwriter, producer, and musician known for his minimalist electronic music. Formerly part of the Fence Collective, Mathé first performed as Barbarossa in 2005, releasing his debut EP Sea Like Blood the same year. He is currently signed under the label Memphis Industries.

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BarbarossaJosé GonzálezJohnny FlynnYodeliceCocoonJames Vincent McMorrowJunipAlexanderOther LivesYael NaimPhosphorescent

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Barbarossa shares an orbit with Yodelice, Cocoon, James Vincent McMorrow and Junip, went on to shape José González and Johnny Flynn. 27 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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