Kirk Barley (aka Church Andrews) is a Yorkshire-born composer and sound artist.

As Barley, he creates organic works from field recordings, instrumental fragments, and found sounds, favouring natural detail over synthetic methods. His compositions often resemble sonic dioramas, with layered textures that unfold and invite exploration.

As Church Andrews, he explores rhythm-focused music, using digital synthesis and algorithmic techniques to shape form and movement.

Across both projects, his work channels Jazz, Minimalism, Post Rock, and Hip-Hop, folding irregular rhythms, evolving temporalities, and alternate tunings into dynamic sonic landscapes.

Kirk has performed across the UK, Europe, and Canada, sharing stages with the likes of Andy Stott, Beatrice Dillon, MF DOOM, Madlib, Jan Jelinek, and Pole, among others.

His music has been released on labels such as Accidental, Odda, 33-33, and his own Health imprint, and his compositions have garnered support from respected figures like Aphex Twin, Matthew Herbert, and Gilles Peterson.