Darren J. Cunningham, better known as London-based producer Actress, managed to create quite a stir lately, both with his admirably freestyle Werk Discs label, as well as with his own productions, most notably his stunning debut album 'Hazyville'. In 2010 Actress has turned to Honest Jon's for the release of his equally acclaimed second album 'Splazsh'.
Tracks on "Splazsh"
Maze
(Track 07 on this Album)
was reviewed:
Actress has amazed us all this year with his ability to think outside the box, with music that seemed to transgress all boundaries of style and genre, space and time. Releasing his sophomore album 'Splazsh' on equally free-spirited label Honest Jon's was a stroke of genius, far expanding Actress' audience beyond the narrow confines of the electronic music community.
An audience the London-based producer is fully deserving of, since he managed to create a unique signature sound, as purposefully lo-fi as it is inspired, from influences as disparate as late 70s synth music, funk, dubstep and techno.
The album's single, 'Maze', perfectly epitomises Actress' unique approach. Its synth melodies hark back to the days of early Sheffield electronica, its beats allude to both classic electro and cutting-edge dubstep. Nostalgic and futuristic in equal measure, 'Maze' stood out like no other track this year.
This Album is featured in Update #044:
Essential 2010 Albums Now On Sale
We wish you an amazing 2011! To start the celebrations we have compiled 200 of our favourite albums of 2010 for our biggest ever New Year Sale!
From today on until January 16 all selected albums will be available for a special price - including many of the more...
Senorita
(Track 09 on this Album)
Senorita
(Track 09 on this Album)
is featured in Podcast #015:
For his zero" podcast Paul du Lac mixes his way through an inspired selection of contemporary house music. From North America's finest underground producers of the moment, such as Basic Soul Unit, Nebraska, Rick Wilhite & Kyle Hall, to London's Actress and more...
The Kettle Men
(Track 13 on this Album)
This Album is featured in Feature #098:
Our Favourite Albums Of 2010 For A Special Price
It's time to celebrate the hot summer season with a big Summer Sale! Quench your thirst for awesome music with 100+ essential albums from 2010, available now for a special price until the end of August.
From Actress to Rudy Zygadlo, from Ellen Allien to more...
Let's Fly
(Track 10 on this Album)
Hubble
(Track 01 on this Album)
Hubble
(Track 01 on this Album)
is featured in Feature #097:
Over the past decade Bristol has been second only to South London in its importance for British bass music, and Tom Ford a.k.a. Peverelist is a driving force behind the city's small but highly influential scene. As the manager of Bristol's Rooted Music record more...
Hubble
(Track 01 on this Album)
was reviewed:
Peverelist: "Electronic transcendental bliss. I want this record to go on for ever."
Top 6 in Download Charts of Week #23
Top 3 in Best Rated Releases of Week #22
Top 2 in Download Charts of Week #22
Maze
(Track 07 on this Album)
Purrple Splazsh
(Track 08 on this Album)
This Album is featured in Update #019:
Redshape, Actress, Trentemøller
One of the most significant months in many labels' release schedule, the month of May has blessed us with a vast amount of excellent releases.
Flying Lotus' 'Cosmogramma' and Actress' 'Splazsh' weigh in as strong contenders for an Album Of The Year title, more...
Top 2 in Best Rated Releases of Week #21
Maze
(Track 07 on this Album)
Maze
(Track 07 on this Album)
Selected as release of the week