Under the alias Daedelus, Alfred Darlington has been an instigator of electronic music culture for the past 25+ years. A fore-figure of Los Angeles' Beat Scene, they have released 20+ LPs, countless EPs, remixes, and additional productions on labels such as Ninja Tune, WARP, and Brainfeeder. As a performer they're synonymous with controllers, from the grid Monome to computer-free modular, and have played over 1,000+ shows on 6 continents at events ranging from Boilerroom to festival mainstages such as Coachella.

Dj at Dublab, founding faculty member for the Berklee College of Music's EDI (Electronic Digital Instrument) program, and S.E.T.I. artist in residence.

Daedelus has begun to live up to their Greek mythological namesake.

two brothers who travel the world making music

Off the beaten path nestled in the deep gorges of Ithaca, New York, there are whisperings of a musical revolution in the air. The scene is abuzz as the cutting edge new school hip hop sound of The Gunpoets takes the world by storm. Heavy bass, hard hitting drums, silky smooth keys and sexy guitar licks sweep audiences away as listeners find their bodies unable to resist the explosive rhythms. Add turntables and a microphone? Well, let's just say they won’t know what hit ‘em.
With partner in rhyme Jayhigh by his side, front man Rising Sun owns the stage and captivates the crowd at every twist and turn. To witness The Gunpoets in action is to see live rap music at its best! Their display of passion and energy is indeed a sight to behold. Powerful, positive, peaceful and at times political, they can work fans into a frenzy with one song and seduce them into a trance with the next. The Gunpoets seamlessly fuse hip hop with pop, rock, soul and funk to bring the world their own unique flavor. They have all the ingredients. Their recipe? Music with a message that inspires and uplifts the heart and soul.
The Gunpoets have shared the stage with artists such as Talib Kweli, Jean Grae, DJ Premier, Midnite, John Brown’s Body, Sim Redmond Band and many more. They recently released their highly anticipated debut LP "Shoot the Stars", an album stuffed to the rafters with catchy tunes and cleverly crafted rhymes that showcases the bands versatility and musicianship. Whether they're on the road rocking crowds or in the lab working on their latest concoctions, they're making music around the clock and loving every minute of it. Check out the newest from The Gunpoets on iTunes and online, and catch them live when they come to a city near you!

Shimmering rock from a faraway cosmic lounge. Each song is a commentary on the human experience and its mysteries, seamed by silky-sexy, siren-like vocals by Hayden Eager. Formed 4 years ago in the land of waterfalls in upstate NY.

(((*))) Album stream at http://beatthegrid.bandcamp.com

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