Final performance of Deadelus in Room 205

We’re elated to present the third and final installment of Room 205 with Daedelus, featuring a macabre “Haunted Dub” reworking of the seminal track “Sundown” from the 2006 album Denies The Day’s Demise (Mush Records). Daedelus’ vision for his Room 205 project was to “…perform at a séance in a Victorian parlor… Conjuring the music, so to speak.” Is it spooky? Indeed it is, admirably so.

As an awe-inspiring live performer, gifted producer and in-studio session player, Alfred Darlington shapes the disparate elements of sound with a single-minded vision, chopping and splicing seemingly incongruous acoustic sources into works of staggering resonance. His new album Bespoke, is out now on Ninja Tune worldwide.

One and Lonely (Lost Remix) by Daedelus (with Young Dad)

With great joy, we present to you the second installment of Room 205 Episode Seven, featuring Daedelus (with Young Dad) performing “One & Lonely (Lost Remix)” from the new album Bespoke.

Room 205 with Daedelus featuring “One & Lonely (Lost Remix)”

With great joy, we present to you the second installment of Room 205 Episode Seven, featuring Daedelus (with Young Dad) performing “One & Lonely (Lost Remix)” from the new album Bespoke.

Born Alfred Weisberg-Roberts in Santa Monica, CA, producer/instrumentalist Daedelus wanted to be an inventor from an early age. Despite the fact that he was formally trained on double bass and bass clarinet, had studied jazz at USC, and could play instruments such as the guitar and accordion, Daedelus chose to create electronic music, often incorporating samples from the ’30s and ’40s into his IDM and elliptical hip-hop.

An abundant composer, Daedelus has released several acclaimed albums as well as countless singles and side projects. In addition, he has been remixed by (and produced tracks for) many of his peers in the Los Angeles music community including Flying Lotus, Baths, The Gaslamp Killer, and numerous others from further afield.

Look for the third and final performance, “Sundown (Haunted Dub),” to premiere April 18th.

Room 205 with Daedelus

We’re pleased to premiere Episode Seven of Room 205 with Daedelus. LA-based electronic musician, Alfred Darlington (a.k.a. Daedelus), will be celebrating his 10-year recording anniversary with the new album, Bespoke, coming out this month on Ninja Tune.

Throughout his prolific career Daedelus has released singles and EPs for Brainfeeder, All City, Magical Properties, Alpha Pup Records, Warp, and Stones Throw. He’s regarded by many as a producer’s producer and a musician’s musician, frequently collaborating with fellow artists and audiophiles to explore new sounds and techniques in the realm of electronic music.

For his Room 205 episode, Daedelus wanted to re-imagine our space as a Victorian-era séance. So, with a bit of help from director Michael Reich and set designer Tamarra Younis, that’s exactly what he did.

With genuine kid-like enthusiasm we present the first installment of Room 205: Episode Seven with Daedelus. “Scaling Snowdon (Slow Climb Version)”. The second and third installments will be available April 11th and 18th respectively.

When It Comes by High Places

“When It Comes” marks the final video of our Room 205 visit with High Places. Forming their artistic partnership in May 2006, Rob Barber and Mary Pearson have produced numerous recordings, including two long players. The most recent of which, High Places vs. Mankind (Thrill Jockey Records), marks the first release since the band’s relocation from New York City to Los Angeles, California. Serendipitously, partnering the dense atmospherics and dark beats of High Places with Room 205’s rainbow arrayed yarn sculpture = perfect fun. Enjoy.

Final Episode of High Places at Room 205

“When It Comes” marks the final video of our Room 205 visit with High Places. Forming their artistic partnership in May 2006, Rob Barber and Mary Pearson have produced numerous recordings, including two long players. The most recent of which, High Places vs. Mankind (Thrill Jockey Records), marks the first release since the band’s relocation from New York City to Los Angeles, California. Serendipitously, partnering the dense atmospherics and dark beats of High Places with Room 205’s rainbow arrayed yarn sculpture turned out to be wonderfully fun.

Thanks again to Rob and Mary, and to director Otto Arsenault and set designer Sophia Rubio. Enjoy.

On Giving Up by High Places

Visual art plays an important role in Mary Pearson and Rob Barber’s collaboration. The two make video projections for their stage shows and create their own album artwork. In this way and others, High Places challenge the conventional parameters of a rock band and instead give us a multi-sensory aesthetic partnership that continually defies expectations. Today we’re excited to present “On Giving Up”— video #2 from the band’s recent visit to Room 205.

High Places Song #2 at Room 205

Visual art plays an important role in Mary Pearson and Rob Barber’s collaboration. The two make video projections for their stage shows and create their own album artwork. In this way and others, High Places challenge the conventional parameters of a rock band and instead give us a multi-sensory aesthetic partnership that continually defies expectations.

Today we’re excited to present “On Giving Up”— performance #2 from the band’s recent visit to Room 205.

Best In Show, the Trailer Space Records Party

On the off-chance you happen to attend this year’s SXSW music conference in Austin, TX, please do yourself a favor and pop into Trailer Space Records. On March 17-19th, during the hours of 1PM-to-8PM, Jonathan Harry Weinberg (Cold Showers & I Hate Rock n’ Roll), Volar Records and Col. Abe are throwing another free SXSW party. If you were there for last year’s event then you know this is great news.

With almost 30 bands spanning three days… this year’s party is quickly shaping up to be one of the best DIY events of the entire week. In addition to helping with the event production (back line anyone?), Incase will be on hand gifting a variety of Slider Cases for your iPhone 4 (yes, Verizon and AT&T compatible) and doling out cheap hot pink earplugs. Trust us, you’ll want both. And water. You’ll definitely want water. We look forward to seeing you next week!

On A Hill In A Bed On A Road In A House by High Places

Throughout its nearly five years of existence, High Places has toured extensively and performed in a multitude of environments. Whether playing at the Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan or in an industrial warehouse in Santiago, Chile, the band’s enveloping sound and propulsive energy allow the music to translate to a variety of venues.

Much to our enjoyment, they recently came by Room 205 to play inside our enormous yarn sculpture. To launch this very special episode we bring you “On A Hill In A Bed On A Road In A House”.