Demdike Stare is an English dark ambient and

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duo formed by DJ Sean Canty and producer Miles Whittaker. The project was conceived in 2009 and is based in Manchester.

History

Demdike Stare was formed in 2009 by Sean Canty and Miles Whittaker, both of whom were already well-established in Manchester's music scene. Whittaker is also known for his work in Pendle Coven and under his solo projects, MLZ, Daughter of the Industrial Revolution, Suum Cuique, and Miles. Canty is a respected DJ and also known for his involvement with Finders Keepers, an archival label based in Manchester and London. Their mixtapes and albums incorporate a wide variety of influence from jazz to library music and industrial. They have steadily shifted their sound and setup throughout the span of the project.

Discography

;Studio albums *'' Liberation Through Hearing'' (Modern Love, 2010) *'' Voices of Dust'' (Modern Love, 2010) *'' Wonderland'' (Modern Love, 2016) *''Passion'' (Modern Love, 2018) *''Sketches of Everything'' (with Jon Collin) (Modern Love, 2020) ;Compilation albums *''

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'' (Modern Love, 2009) *'' Tryptych'' (Modern Love, 2011) *''

Elemental An elemental is a mythic being that is described in occult and alchemical works from around the time of the European Renaissance, and particularly elaborated in the 16th century works of Paracelsus. According to Paracelsus and his subsequent fo ...

'' (Modern Love, 2012) ;Extended plays *'' Demdike Stare'' (Modern Love, 2009) *'' Demdike Stare'' (Modern Love, 2009) *'' Forest of Evil'' (Modern Love, 2010) *'' Elemental Parts One & Two: Chrysanthe & Violetta'' (Modern Love, 2011) *'' Elemental Part Three: Rose'' (Modern Love, 2012) *'' Elemental Part Four: Iris'' (Modern Love, 2012) ;Singles *''Testpressing #001'' (Modern Love, 2013) *''Testpressing #002'' (Modern Love, 2013) *''Testpressing #003'' (Modern Love, 2013) *''Testpressing #004'' (Modern Love, 2013) *''Testpressing #005'' (Modern Love, 2014) *''Testpressing #006'' (Modern Love, 2014) *''Testpressing #007'' (Modern Love, 2015)

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Demdike Stare Musical groups established in 2009 English electronic music duos Dark ambient music groups Electro-industrial music groups Musical groups from Manchester