darkstar ready second album


three-piece experimental electronic outfit darkstar have finished a follow up to 2010’s north, entitled news from nowhere, and it is to be released on warp in february 2013.

having made the move from hyperdub to warp following their hugely well received debut lp (much like mount kimbie) little has been heard of darkstar in recent times. still, given enduring qualities of the haunting, moody northern vibes of their debut they haven’t needed to. say the band of their sophomore outing:

“this is a totally different record to north. it’s somewhat brighter in mood, but deeper in feeling and intention…it’s much more rhythmic and fluid. it moves quicker.”

there will be a uk tour to support the allegedly prog rock, techno and hip hop inspired album taking in dates in london, manchester, glasgow and kicking off in leeds at wharf chambers on friday 2nd november.

darkstar – news from nowhere tracklist

01. light body clock starter
02. timeaway
03. armonica
04. -
05. a day’s pay for a day’s work
06. young heart’s
07. amplified ease
08. you don’t need a weatherman
09. bed music – north view
10. hold me down

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  1. this makes me very happy. gutted to be missing them in leeds tho :(

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