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.

Acclaimed international DJ and IDMA-winning English producer, Tom Staar, stands as one of dance music’s household most respected names in the ever-transforming realm of dance music industry. With a plethora of Beatport Top 10 hits to his name, including collaborations with industry titans like David Guetta and Armin van Buuren, Staar’s innovative grooves, imaginative beats, and infectious melodies have consistently sculpted the electronic music landscape.

A masterful creator, Staar’s tracks and remixes have amassed over 140 million streams on Spotify alone, solidifying his status as one of the most-played dance music artists globally. Last summer, his release “Not Over Yet” emerged as an Ibiza anthem, earning widespread acclaim from renowned artists such as Armin Van Buuren, Solardo, Camelphat, and Vintage Culture, among others. Meanwhile, Staar graced the stage of major festivals like Tomorrowland and Creamfields and secured his name on Ibiza’s most illustrious parties lineup, including David Guetta’s legendary “F*** Me I’m Famous” at Ushuaïa Ibiza, alongside Armin Van Buuren at the world’s #1 club Hï Ibiza.

After working in the studio during the last months, producing a plethora of new tracks, shaping the future of his artistic odyssey, Tom Staar is poised to make his return on the global scene with a series of confirmed shows at globally renowned clubs and festivals, he is determined to reclaim his position at the pinnacle of the electronic music scene.

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