Berry Patch

Released in early 2020, Berry Patch serves as a concise distillation of Travis Stewart's (Machinedrum) evolution during his tenure with Ninja Tune. Following the expansive world-building of 'A View of U', this EP focuses on a specific sonic palette inspired by botanical themes and high-speed rhythmic structures. The four tracks - all named after berries - utilize a blend of jungle-inflected breakbeats, footwork-style syncopation, and lush, R&B-influenced vocal chops. The production is characterized by extreme digital clarity and a 'liquid' feel to the synthesis, moving away from the darker, more abrasive elements of his earlier glitch-hop work. Critically, it was praised for its technical proficiency and its ability to make complex, high-BPM programming feel accessible and emotionally resonant. It stands as a key example of the 'post-jungle' sound of the 2020s, where heritage UK rave influences are recontextualized through a polished, American experimental lens.