''News from Nowhere'' is the second album by the UK electronic music band Darkstar. It was released in February 2013 by

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. The album was produced and recorded at

Richard Formby Richard Formby is a British musician, engineer and producer. As well as releasing his own solo music, he has been a member of various bands. Formby produced the albums ''Two Dancers'' (2009) and ''Smother'' (2011) by Wild Beasts, as well as ''Some ...

's studio in Leeds, using Formby's vintage analogue synthesizers and classic tape machines. Darkstar members Aiden Whalley, James Young and new member James Buttery returned from touring to promote their debut album ''

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'', and began writing and recording the album in rural Yorkshire. The album is named after William Morris' classic book whose subject matter combined utopian socialism and science fiction. This album differs from their earlier album ''North'' by the addition of vocal work from Buttery.

Reception

''News from Nowhere'' received positive reviews from MOJO and The Quietus, and generally positive reviews from several other reviewers.

Track listing

References

2013 albums Albums produced by Richard Formby Darkstar (band) albums Warp (record label) albums {{2010s-electronic-album-stub