Name: Civic Jams
Brand: Darkstar

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WARPLP312

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Printed Inner and 12 x 12 Art Print.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-06-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0801061031213

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

WARPCD312

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Download code: No

4 Panel Digipak.

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0801061031220

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Darkstar

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Warp

Darkstar is an acclaimed electronic music artist known for their unique blend of genres including dubstep, UK garage, and experimental pop. With a career spanning over a decade, Darkstar has established themselves as one of the most innovative and influential artists in the electronic music scene.

Inspired by a diverse range of musical styles and artists such as *Zomby*, *Ikonika*, and *Burial*, Darkstar's sound is characterized by atmospheric melodies, intricate rhythms, and haunting vocals. Their ability to seamlessly fuse different genres together creates a captivating listening experience that pushes the boundaries of electronic music.

Having released several critically acclaimed albums and EPs on respected labels like Hyperdub and Warp Records, Darkstar has gained a loyal fanbase worldwide. Their live performances are highly regarded for their energetic yet introspective nature, creating an immersive atmosphere that captivates audiences.

Warp is a British electronic label founded by Steve Beckett, Rob Mitchell (RIP 2001), and Robert Gordon. It is one of the world's most respected and influential electronic/experimental dance labels. Originally based in Sheffield, UK, Warp later moved to London. They are known for their pioneering digital music sales site Bleep.com, which offered high-quality MP3s for sale along with exclusive tracks and rarities. Warp has several related labels including Warp Records Limited, Warp Music Publishing, Lex Records, Arcola, LuckyMe, and Night Slugs. The label's history is documented in the book "Warp" by Rob Young.

In terms of releases, there are some gaps and unreleased albums/singles within the cat#s. For example, WARP 13/WARP 99/WARP 113 have no releases; WARP 93 is an unreleased album by Priest; WARP 109 is an unreleased album by Squarepusher; WARP 118 is an unreleased album by Chris Morris. There are also some interesting facts about certain singles such as WAP 13 being supposedly unreleased but some copies of WARP LP 1 were pressed with this cat#. Additionally, WAP 85 was intended for Jimi Tenor's "[m=43418]" but ended up being released by Rough Trade Germany without a Warp cat#. 

It's worth noting that many Warp releases were licensed to

Darkstar announce their fourth album Civic Jams on Warp. On their most personal record to date, Darkstar counterbalance observations of their home with those of the community surrounding it. Civic Jams is a photonegative of a dance record shaped by a dialogue between shoegaze atmospherics and UK bass music’s ‘hardcore continuum’. Darkstar find themselves at once looking homeward and venturing further into their own psychic hinterland with each record. They’ve covered a lot of ground from the introspective expanse of their debut North [2010], to utopian visions of society in News From Nowhere [2013] and the unique dynamics of a pre-Brexit northern England on Foam Island [2015]. On their latest offering, home is within reach. Inspired by the intervening years, Darkstar (aka Aiden Whalley and James Young) show how the personal can be political and reveal more of themselves than they’ve ever done before. Imagine emotional realism built from spectral rave echoes, anchored in timeless songs of love and loss in the digital now and you’ve got it. Patterns of isolation are increasingly easy to fall into, especially when public spaces where people play, socialise, dance and protest are closed. Civic Jams is about reminiscing over loss, whilst moving forward with those we love. It offers an abstract look at life’s nuances and the search to find something to hold on to and enjoy.

Civic Jams

Music GB

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