Channel Drift introduces a new chapter for Jack Barton, from Manchester's concrete edges to Lisbon's worn tiles and long shadows, with Berlin woven into the route. His path through house and techno has been gradual, built over time rather than declared overnight. For over two decades he's been immersed in sound, first behind the decks across the UK, then deeper in the studio, shaping grooves with patience and intent. Alongside his production work, Jack founded Decloak Music in 2014, a project that began in Manchester as one-to-one Ableton sessions and later expanded to Berlin before moving fully online. After thousands of hours teaching producers how to find their voice, his philosophy remains disarmingly simple: finish your music, enjoy the process, trust your instincts… and that grounded, human approach runs through everything he does. For his debut on Aureon Records as Channel Drift, Jack delivers two cuts that feel intimate and alive, micro house with warmth in its bones and swing in its step. "Analog Bounce", the first track, just works. A bassline that snaps into place, drums that feel slightly off in the right way, like they're leaning forward. It's minimal, but there's weight to it, a kind of dry humour in how it repeats and tightens without ever exploding. "C U Next Tuesday" circles patiently, shedding layers until only the essential remains. It doesn't reach for easy hooks or dramatic turns, it trusts the groove to speak. With AUR018, the focus is on feel rather than flash. These are tracks for dancers who listen closely, who catch the tension in the gaps and the quiet confidence in restraint. Channel Drift keeps things honest and balanced, allowing the groove to breathe. This is what the eighteenth chapter of the Aureon Records story is about.