The evolution of Misstress Barbara

The evolution of Misstress Barbara

27 January, 2009 | 8.52PM

• Written by: Zack Rico
• Filed under: Music News: iturnem, misstress barbara

Respected techno DJ and producer Misstress Barbara dropped the first single from her debut solo album ‘I’m No Human’ today, which ironically sees Barbara adding more of a human touch to her music than ever before.

Having approached the album from a singer/songwriter perspective, all 11 tracks on her album feature her own vocals and lyrics, but also includes contributions from leftfield king Bjorn Yttling of Peter Bjorn & John, Canadian rock artist Sam Roberts and NYC electro group Brazilian Girls.

For an artist that used to be considered one of the fiercest hard techno DJs in the business, it’s a dramatic transformation.

The lead single which was released today is a cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Dance Me To The End Of Love’, a techno pop ballad that has a hint of Björk about it.

Barbara said of the track, “I was really inspired and did it in one afternoon.”

In a video interview with Beatportal in 2007, Misstress Barbara admitted that she struggled to move away from the harder techno sounds that she used to play, towards slower, more minimal music.

She said at the time, “People expect DJs not to change, people expect nothing to change, people are conservative. But when you’re an artist, of course you change. Thank God you change. It’s the evolution of everything you’re feeling inside.”

‘I’m No Human’ then, is where Misstress Barbara is at in 2009. It’s due for release in May.

Listen: Misstress Barbara ‘Dance Me To The End of Love’

Misstress Barbara: upcoming tour dates

February 6th – Forum, Medellin - Colombia
February 7th – The Cave, Santo Domingo – Dominican Republic
February 14th – BCM, Palma De Mallorca - Spain
February 20th – She Club, Villasar - Spain
February 24th – Smile Club, Benevento - Italy
March 5th – Parking, Montreal - Canada
March 13th - CMW Maple Music Recordings Showcase @ Wrong Bar, Toronto -Canada
March 26th – 29th – Winter Music Conference, Miami FL - USA
April 3rd – Klubbers Day, Madrid - Spain
April 4th – Shadow Club, Athens - Greece
May 2nd – Pacha, Buenos Aires - Argentina

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