New band of the day – No 863: Darkstar

Like the xx, this trio make music for the early hours after the devastating night before – and their dark, drained sound could also be a contender for next year's Mercury prizeHometown: London.The lineup: James Buttery (vocals), James Young (music, production), Aiden Whalley (music, production).The background: Darkstar got some attention in 2009 when their single Aidy's Girl Is a Computer, released on the dubstep label Hyperdub, was acclaimed as one of the best of the year in niche titles as w...

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