In 2012, Daniel Avery went from promising newcomer to critically lauded mainstay in barely six months, buoyed by a steady stream of puckish EPs on Erol Alkan's Phantasy Sound label and effusive support from the likes of Andrew Weatherall. His sound was familiar but fresh, fusing the anthemic melodicism of classic British rave with the messy hooks of heavyweight 2000s electro. The hype leveled off a bit with the release of Avery's Fabriclive 66 compilation, but he's regained any mi...
XLR8R — In 2012, Daniel Avery went from promising newcomer to critically lauded mainstay in barely six months, buoyed by a steady stream of puckish EPs on Erol Alkan's Phant... more info