Demdike Stare

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Demdike Stare
Demdike Stare & Michael England @ Present Perfect, St Petersburg, Russia, 27.07.2019 (48528185671).jpg
Demdike Stare @ Present Perfect, St Petersburg, Russia 2019
Background information
OriginManchester, United Kingdom
Genres Dark ambient, ambient dub, electronic, IDM
Years active2009–present
LabelsModern Love
MembersSean Canty
Miles Whittaker

Demdike Stare is an English dark ambient and electronic music duo formed by DJ Sean Canty and producer Miles Whittaker. The project was conceived in 2009 and is based in Manchester.

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History

Demdike Stare was formed in 2009 by Sean Canty and Miles Whittaker, both of whom were already well-established in Manchester's music scene. Whittaker is also known for his work in Pendle Coven and under his solo projects, MLZ, Daughter of the Industrial Revolution, Suum Cuique, and Miles. Canty is a respected DJ and also known for his involvement with Finders Keepers, an archival label based in Manchester and London. Their mixtapes and albums incorporate a wide variety of influence from jazz to library music and industrial. They have steadily shifted their sound and setup throughout the span of the project. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Discography

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<i>Forest of Evil</i> 2010 EP by Demdike Stare

Forest of Evil is an EP by English electronic music duo Demdike Stare, released on April 26, 2010 by Modern Love Records.

<i>Liberation Through Hearing</i> (album) 2010 studio album by Demdike Stare

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<i>Voices of Dust</i> 2010 studio album by Demdike Stare

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<i>Tryptych</i> (album) 2011 compilation album by Demdike Stare

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<i>Elemental Parts One & Two: Chrysanthe & Violetta</i> 2011 EP by Demdike Stare

Elemental Parts One & Two: Chrysanthe & Violetta is an EP by Demdike Stare, released on December 7, 2011 by Modern Love Records.

<i>Elemental Part Three: Rose</i> 2012 EP by Demdike Stare

Elemental Part Three: Rose is an EP by Demdike Stare, released in January 2012 by Modern Love Records.

<i>Elemental Part Four: Iris</i> 2012 EP by Demdike Stare

Elemental Part Four: Iris is an EP by Demdike Stare, released in January 2012 by Modern Love Records.

<i>Elemental</i> (Demdike Stare album) 2012 compilation album by Demdike Stare

Elemental is a compilation album by Demdike Stare, released on February 27, 2012, by Modern Love Records. It compiles the group's last three EPs, including Chrysanthe & Violetta, Rose and Iris.

References

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