Darkstar (duo)
Encyclopedia
Darkstar are an electronic music
trio. Since 2007, they have released music on Hyperdub
and 2010 Records. They received strong critical praise for their initial releases. In 2009, their track "Aidy's Girl Is a Computer" was named by The Guardian
as "one of the singles of the year" and in the top 100 tracks of 2009 by Pitchfork Media
. It was featured on the 5: Five Years of Hyperdub
compilation. James Buttery was added to the group in 2010 as vocalist.
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
trio. Since 2007, they have released music on Hyperdub
Hyperdub
Hyperdub is a London-based record label, founded and run by Steve Goodman, aka Kode9.Artists who have released on Hyperdub include label owner Kode9 Hyperdub is a London-based record label, founded and run by Steve Goodman, aka Kode9.Artists who have released on Hyperdub include label owner Kode9...
and 2010 Records. They received strong critical praise for their initial releases. In 2009, their track "Aidy's Girl Is a Computer" was named by The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
as "one of the singles of the year" and in the top 100 tracks of 2009 by Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
. It was featured on the 5: Five Years of Hyperdub
5: Five Years of Hyperdub
5: Five Years Of Hyperdub is a 2 CD compilation album of material the Hyperdub Records back catalogue. The first CD consists of unreleased material, and the second contains tracks considered classics or highly influential within the genre. Pitchfork Media listed it as the 27th best album of...
compilation. James Buttery was added to the group in 2010 as vocalist.
Singles and EPs
- 2007 "Dead 2 Me" / "Break" (2010 Records)
- 2007 "Lilyliver" / "Out of Touch" (2010 Records)
- 2007 "Memories" (Remix) / "Saytar" (MG77)
- 2008 "Need You" / "Squeeze My Lime" (12-inch single) (Hyperdub)
- 2008 "Round Ours" (Clandestine Cultivations)
- 2008 "Starkey" (Remixes) (Offshore Recordings)
- 2009 "Aidy's Girl Is a Computer" (Hyperdub)
- 2010 "Gold" (Hyperdub)