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Darkstar – News From Nowhere

Author: Colin | Published: 20/4/13

Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Darkstar - News From Nowhere

Artist Darkstar
Title News From Nowhere
Label Warp
Year 2013
Design Design and art direction: Edward Quarmby; photography: Tyrone Lebon
Music Psychedeletronic?
Notes Darkstar are an intriguing, puzzling group whose music has changed from (hyper)dubstep to keening electronica and now to something more hymnal and electronic. There’s something of a common thread perhaps of a poppy, wondering fragility. Anyway, the group’s latest incarnation is well served by this design which wraps the vinyl in a large poster. The digitally treated images of flowers convey a sense of awkward unease that perfectly mirrors Darkstar’s music. If you’re unfamiliar with the group’s music do check out the videos below, particularly the live performance.
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