Barry Harris’ Kon Kan is the flagship artist identity created by Barry Harris in 1988, where synth-pop songwriting, club rhythm, and studio innovation meet most directly.
The electronic music project created by Barry Harris blends synth-pop songwriting with club-driven production.
Emerging in 1988, it became known for melodic restraint, emotional clarity, and innovative studio techniques.
Today, the project remains an active artist identity, with select releases and catalog updates that reflect both its original aesthetic and a modern production approach.
Beyond this early success, Harris has maintained an active presence in dance and electronic music through multiple collaborative and side projects, including Thunderpuss and Outta Control.
Across these projects, his work reflects a consistent focus on rhythm, structure, and evolving production approaches rather than fixed genre boundaries.
Barry Harris’ Kon Kan remains the primary artist lane linking catalog legacy, new releases, and the strongest public-facing identity across the site.
The project now functions as both origin point and current anchor for Barry Harris’s wider universe.
After decades of shaping the global dance floor, Canadian synth-pop pioneer Barry Harris is steering Barry Harris' Kon Kan into a prolific new era.
Known for the multi-platinum 1989 hit "I Beg Your Pardon," Harris has spent the early 2020s revitalizing the project for the digital age, blending nostalgic 80s textures with modern production.
This year (2026) marks a significant milestone as the project moves beyond singles and remixes toward its first full-length studio album in over thirty years.
