Daed's music is characterized by creative sound design, intricate edits, thick atmospheres and playful melodies. His work has been compared to the likes of Autechre, Venetian Snares, Squarepusher, and Aphex Twin. He focuses heavily on the creation of abstract, other-worldly sounds as exemplified by his work with Glitchmachines and Inear Display. He is firmly establishing himself with releases on Mozyk, Analogical Force, and Concrete Collage. He continually seeks to push the boundaries of what he creates and has started creating custom software to achieve this goal and he is the co-founder of Defunkt Records.

Which artists have influenced you the most?
- I'm heavily influenced by Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Qebrus, Noisia and Autechre. I also have a past with metal music that drives a lot of my decisions.

What new projects/releases with your participation are expected in the near future?
- I have several projects lined up, but nothing in the very near future. Some self-released, some with labels. I do have a metal project that I'm slowly putting together, which relates a lot to my last answer.

Which artists/labels are more relevant to you now?
- Currently, Defunkt Records, Analogical Force, and Concrete Collage.

What inspires you now to create music?
- Everything. Living, experiencing life. All of it inspires music for me. I don't think I would be alive today if it weren't for music and it is a very central part of my existence. 

What set-up do you use when creating music?
- I bounce between a lot of things. Most of my released music is created using Renoise, but I also like to dabble in a lot of other software (Bitwig, Blockhead, VCV Rack). In terms of hardware, I use an octatrack live, along with whatever I feel like syncing to it. Some of my gear includes: An Arturia Minifreak, a Korg Monologue, a guitar, a M8 tracker, and an LXR-02 Drum machine.

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Strange But Dance Music LIVE #28: Daed

A long piano improvisation, processed through a wild series of Ableton effects, is the starting point for Solitude. It captured the overall feeling and planted hidden layers that later guided the track’s evolution.
The first part carries a heavy sense of loneliness, with a noisy IDM-inspired beat expressing deeper, uncomfortable emotions.
As the track unfolds, a subtle transformation appears. A Moog Minitaur solo sheds light, and the atmosphere shifts toward a more peaceful solitude, offering a glimpse of optimism and hope for the future.

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Displacement

Solitude

Bleximo, an electronic music trio based in Athens, characterized by intricate sonic journeys with vibrant synths and unconventional rhythms. The name 'Bleximo,' derived from the Greek word 'μπλέξιμο,' symbolizes entanglement, an apt metaphor for their exploration of musical norms.
Manu, a musician and sound designer, transforms the trio's sonic landscape with a relentless pursuit of melodic elements.
Vasilis, a former psychedelic trance producer and skilled programmer, blends experimental electronic beats, adding a touch of the unconventional to their sound.
Alex, a musician and sound engineer with a deep passion for the physics and intricate details of sound, takes the reins during concerts, crafting the final mixdown and shaping a transcendent auditory experience.
Together, Bleximo delves into a diverse spectrum of sonic exploration, spanning a wide variety of music genres and pushing creative boundaries across both sound and vision.

Solitude

Bleximo

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