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'Welcome to Loveland' is a 70s-inspired psychedelic concept that contrasts the cheerful facade of a theme park with the darker emotional and corporate realities hiding underneath. Through swirling guitars, foot-stomping grooves, and vibrant analog warmth, we invite listeners into a world where dreamlike escapism brushes against unsettling truths. It’s a bright, rhythm-soaked escape for anyone who’s ever felt lost and longed for something wild, warm, and just a little unhinged.

All music written and performed by Lucifers Beard
Additional strings by Severn Duo
Additional Keys by Elizabeth Gaylord
Mixed and produced by Chris Barnes
Mastered by Ed Ripley at Raretone
Artwork by Rob Perry, Guy Miller and Vincent Bolton

Welcome To Loveland

New track released April 4th 2022.

Over the last few years I have built my own recording studio, and this is the first product of that. I worked closely with Ed Ripley (NOFX/Frank Turner/Spice Girls) he also mastered 'Shake On The Floor'.

The ethos behind this song; and future releases from this writing period, have focused on letting go of any cultures and restrictive associations. Just doing what felt right for me and having the freedom to express myself from my own studio.

Written & produced by Chris Barnes

Shake On The Floor

Released on 7th October 2022.

I have built my own recording studio, and this is the second release to escape! I teamed up again with Ed Ripley (NOFX/Frank Turner/Goat Girl) to master 'The Guy With A Black Eye'.

TGWABE, was inspired by a passerby in the street. A skateboard tucked under his arm, attitude for days and a big black eye. 

Written & produced by Chris Barnes.

The Guy With A Black Eye

Lady Loser is my latest release and is a conceptual follow up to my previous release 'The Guy With A Black Eye'.

The years have passed by for 'TGWABE' and what are the consequences of living in darker hues as an antihero?

Lady Loser is the third release made from my DIY studio and was mastered by Ed Ripley (NOFX, Frank Turner, Goat Girl)

Written and produced by Chris Barnes.

Lady Loser

Mr Invisible was written, recorded and produced at my home studio.

Mr Invisible is a call out to extroverted behaviour as a means to disguise our true self. Hidden in plain sight!

Mastered by Ed Ripley (NOFX, Frank Turner, The Lottery Winners) at Raretone Mastering in Leeds UK.

Artwork by Guy Miller

Mr Invisible

Like the ebb and flow of the seasons of a year; friendships come and go, enemies can become friends and loved ones leave us. We are all part of the Frog Class.

Produced and mixed by Chris Barnes
Mastered by Ed Ripley

Frog Class

Be on your guard and avoid being seduced, chewed and spat out!

All music written and performed by Lucifers Beard.
Mixed by Chris Barnes
Mastered by Ed Ripley at Raretone Studios
Artwork by Guy Miller

Out For Blood

Outside My House is the first track from my forthcoming EP 'Welcome To Loveland'

All music and production by Lucifers Beard

Mastered by Ed Ripley at Raretone Studios.

Artwork by Guy Miller

Outside My House

The second release from my forthcoming EP Welcome To Loveland.

Summer was ending and the nights were getting shorter whilst writing this. The juxtaposed nature of Desolation compared to the rest of my forthcoming EP - Welcome To Loveland, intrigued me. The EP is laced with upbeat, get your feet moving, songs. Desolation adds a hint of despair to ground it in reality. The concept of a theme parks protruding happiness - whats behind the facade?

The show must go on!

All music by Lucifers Beard
Produced by Chris Barnes
Mastered by Ed Ripley at Raretone Studios
Artwork by Rob Perry

Desolation

An upbeat, 70s-inspired psychedelic adventure with a warm sunshine groove, bright guitars, and a journey into indulgence!

Loveland

Initiating launch sequence…
Coordinates locked: Loveland — the amusement anomaly adrift beyond time.
Space Capsule Adelaide preparing for final ignition. Safety systems: overridden.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls...
Step right up, open your minds — the spectacle is about to begin.
Behind every laugh, a secret. Beneath every smile, a shadow.
Welcome to Loveland…


Space Capsule Adelaide

KARAOKE FROM BEYOND THE STARS. Now boarding at Loveland Galactic Pavilion!

Loveland (Empty Orchestra Version)

This remix of Loveland reimagines the original track as a surreal, high-energy collision between a retro-futuristic carnival and a neon-lit spaceport rave. 

Loveland (DJ Vance Remix)

Music by Lucifers Beard
Produced and Mixed by Tristan Ivemy
Engineered by Ross Matthews
Mastered by Andy "Hippy" Baldwin at Metropolis

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One man band // Music Production // Mixing

A musical project driven by a love of analog textures, conceptual storytelling, and raw, genre-defying songwriting. Built around the vision of artist Christopher Barnes, delivering psych-tinged rock  that channels theatricality, melodic depth, and experimental flair. With a style that ranges from glam stomp to haunted folk and funk-infused rock, Lucifers Beard creates sonic worlds that feel both nostalgic and unfamiliar — inviting listeners into narratives that blur the line between fantasy and emotional truth.

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