When you catch the groove on this, its infectious!

We proudly present Steve Darko's debut album, “Midnight Swim”, a balance of dark and light that weaves through fourteen dynamic and synth infused tracks. For the last few years Steve has made a huge impression on Dirtybird with his ingenuity and cutting edge sound design. His EPs, singles, and collaborations are some of the best material on the label, and this new album certainly upholds that same standard of incredible creative quality. 

Written largely during a time of global uncertainty and forced lockdowns, ‘Midnight Swim’ in itself was a way for Darko to find his own freedom and catharsis despite grim surrounding circumstances. The project is a manifestation of balance and an exercise in perseverance, and of reconciling these two driving forces. 

The album also speaks to the power of collaboration, something Darko has always embraced as an artist. He employs a multitude of guest on Midnight Swim including Claude VonStroke, VNSSA, Rachel Alix, Nala, Bøats and Phlemboyant. Nearly half of the LP contains guest writers, which work to push Darko further outside his comfort zone. Each collaborator played a unique role in bringing his vision to fruition, helping to shape the eclectic and wide reaching nature of the record.

“Midnight Swim” begins with a slow, arpeggiated Prophet synthesizer creepily growing and growing and then dropping into a tough Darko beat. The record moves from deep house to trippy minimal to tech house, with melodies and atmospheric excursions sprinkled throughout. Whether its ominous dark waters or an inviting evening bath, Steve Darko delivers a wet synthetic vision of reality on his debut full length.

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[BIRDFEED EXCLUSIVE] Long-time Dirtybird fan Tony H achieves his goal of getting a track signed, with "Simple Directions", featuring a remix by Plus Sized Models!

-How long have you been creating music?
I have been making music for 7 years now if we start by counting the hot messes that were my first productions back in 2013 haha.

-What do you use to make your tracks?
Currently, I am using Ableton with a Roland TR-8S and Akai MPK 25 keyboard.

-How and when did you first discover Dirtybird?
Ooof man I had to go back in my own catalog to fact check myself lol. I discovered Dirtybird in 05 with that track that Justin and Claude did called Beware of The Bird and have been hooked ever since. Such a weird and dope track!

-Which Dirtybird artist would you want to collaborate with the most?
I would definitely have to say Claude then Kill Frenzy, Ardalan, Shiba San and Eats Everything

-If your entire life was a movie, what title would best describe you?
Definitely Superbad hahaha! Just some friends getting into shit and having a good time

-What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?
It would probably have to be when I saw Lupe Fiasco back in 2016. I'm pretty sure I own every single one of his records.

-If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
I would probably go back to the late 70's or early 80's to the start of Chicago House. Just to be immersed in all the warehouse parties and the vibe that was surrounding that time.

-What species of bird best describes you and why?
Harpy Eagle. Simply because it's a beautiful bird from the country I was raised in, which is Panama.

-What does Dirtybird mean to you?
Everything. The sound they've created, the culture they have, the dope environment and events for fans that exist for them. Every artist on Dirtybird is so friendly and approachable so as a fan its been great to meet them over the years simply just to chat or to tell them how dope their latest release was.

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Psycho Disco's mix show "Psychic FM" episode 124. Hosted by label manager, Molli. Guest mix from Dipzy. To support this mix show, you can visit our Patreon page and make a small donation! www.patreon.com/psychodiscorecs

Tracklist:
1. Dipzy - ID
2. Steve Darko - East to West
3. Dipzy - What Do You Want
4. Dipzy - Puti
5. George Kwali - Grounded
6. Mihalis Safras - Countdown
7. Iglesias & Ben Cheel - Cerda
8. John Summit - Illusions
9. Skizzo , Manuel de La Mare - Dance (Mirko Diflorio Remix)
10. Fisher - Freaks
11. Luke Andy, Morelia - Wobble Socket
12. Lucati - Retrospective
13. Lubelski- Animalistic
14. Rafa Barrios - Distraido (2020 mix)
15. Prok N Fitch - Square One
16. Dipzy - ID
17. Dipzy - ID
18. Eli Brown, Solardo - My Life
19. Michael Bibi - Eyes on Fire
20. Martin Ikin - Headnoise

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Proper Villains continues to produce straight fire with a signature thumping low-end as his latest two-tracker EP 'Sound System' exudes percussive prowess, including remixes by VNSSA and Craze. 'Sound System' is a cheeky warmer with glimmering organ stabs and swirling pads spicing up the tightly wound 808s as the reggae-fueled vocal hooks carry the attitude throughout the entire tune. Following along the path of cheeky, funky soundscapes but with a darker twist is 'Ohlay Ohnay' with perfectly absurd soundscapes to rile up any dance floor. VNSSA lays down nice breaks across 'Sound System' as retro-inspired beats dance and sway around the filtered vocal cuts. Playing up the vocals and speeding up the programming, Craze lays down a nasty jungle rework with a seriously fat low-end.

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Steve Darko - Love 100 [DIRTYBIRD]

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Steve Darko - Oohs And Arps [DIRTYBIRD]

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Steve Darko - Euclidean Dreams [DIRTYBIRD]

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Steve Darko - Smooth Like Butter [DIRTYBIRD]

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You know Dirtybird for dropping basslines and creating smiles on the dance floor since January 2005.

The fun family vibe of the Dirtybird label can be traced back to a free event started in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. This new kind of house music went against the smooth vocal house that was popular at the time and derived its influences mostly from hip-hop, drum n bass, and American funk. The free outdoor BBQ party was very rough around the edges but eventually became legendary amongst the people of San Francisco. This event was also a very influential factor in the decision by Claude VonStroke to start the record label in 2005.

Today, Dirtybird has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles and has expanded into events and tour production. As it grows, the brand continues to expand beyond music into merchandise, licensing and artist management. In 2015, Dirtybird launched the inaugural Dirtybird Campout festival, which has been dubbed “Summer Camp For Adults”, and Dirtybird has been recognized from their achievements by being awarded "Underground Label of the Year" at the International Dance Music Awards, “Label of the Decade” by Mixmag, “Best North American Label” by DJ Mag, and Billboard’s "Top 5 Independent Dance Labels".

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