How many High Contrast releases are on Riffiter?

84 releases are catalogued, spanning 2001 to 2026.

When was High Contrast formed?

High Contrast formed in 2000, in Penarth, Wales.

What genre is High Contrast?

High Contrast is catalogued under Electronic.

Artist

High Contrast

High Contrast is an electronic artist from Penarth, Wales formed in 2000. 84 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Electronic · Penarth, Wales · Best electronic albums

84
Releases: 2001–2026
Active years: 2000
Formed

Discography

14

Singles & EPs

70

Upcoming shows

About

Lincoln Barrett, better known by the stage name High Contrast (born 18 September 1979, Penarth, Cardiff), is a Welsh drum and bass DJ and producer. Barrett grew up more interested in films and film soundtracks rather than music, and still cites Wendy Carlos's A Clockwork Orange soundtrack album and the Vangelis soundtrack for Blade Runner as defining musical influences. Whilst studying film making in Newport, he heard J Majik's Arabian Nights which turned the then 17-year-old Barrett on to drum and bass music. Barrett used to work in Cardiff's only electronic record shop, Catapult. A short time after he began to make music, he was given a DJ residency at Cardiff's drum and bass night, named Silent Running. During his residency at Silent Running, Barrett played alongside artists such as Grooverider and London Elektricity. In June 2002, Barrett's debut album, True Colours, was released on Hospital Records, with "Return of Forever" and "Global Love" finding their way into the UK Singles Chart. His second album was High Society. On 6 April 2003, High Contrast was featured on the BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix show. His mix included liquid funk mostly from the Hospital Records label. On 9…

High Contrast in brief

How many High Contrast releases are on Riffiter?: 84 releases are catalogued, spanning 2001 to 2026.
When was High Contrast formed?: High Contrast formed in 2000, in Penarth, Wales.
What genre is High Contrast?: High Contrast is catalogued under Electronic.
What is the most recent High Contrast release on Riffiter?: Time Lapse, released in 2026.