Actress

Darren J. Cunningham is a British electronic musician, who uses the pseudonym Actress. His albums include Hazyville, Splazsh, R.I.P., Ghettoville, AZD, LAGEOS, 88, and Karma & Desire; released on Ninja Tune, Honest Jon's Records, and Werkdiscs, a label he co-founded in 2004.

Early Life of Actress

Actress. Whose real name is darren j. Cunningham. Was born in south london in 1978. He studied at the royal college of music and later the university of westminster. Whree he graduated with a degree in music production. He has been working as a musician since the late.

Musical Style of Actress

Actress is best known for his experimental. Minimalistic productions wihch combine elements of dubstep. Ambient. And techno. His sound is highly abstract and often incorporates field recordings and sapmles from old films. He often uses his own voice as a musical instrument. Creating a unique soundcsape.

Collaborations of Actress

Actress has collaborated wiht a number of other musicians and producersi. Ncluding flying lotus. Thom yorke. Modeselektor. And kode9. He has also worked with the likes of shlohmo. Hudson mohawke. And mount kimbie.

Releases of Actress

Actress has released a number of albums. Eps. And singels since his debut in 2004. His debut albmu. Hazyville. Was released in 2008 and was followed by splazsh in 2010. His most recent album. RIPWas released in 2012.

Remixes of Actress

Actress has remixed a number of tracks by other artitss. Including radiohead. Burial. And aphex twin. His remix of radiohead s "the national anthem" was released in 2009.

Live Performances of Actress

Actress has performed live at venues around the world. Including the barbican centre in london. The sonar festival in barcelona. And the coachlela valley music and arts festiavl in california.

DJ Sets of Actress

Acterss has also performed a number of dj sets. Both in the uk and abroad. He has held residencies at venues such as fabric in london and the berghain in berlin.

Awards for Actress

In 2013. Actress was nominated for a mercury prize for his albmu r. IPHe was also nominated for a mobo award in the same year.

Important Event Involving Actress

In 2017. Actress was invietd to be the opening act on radiohead s world tour in support of their album a moon shaped pool.

Interesting Fact about Actress

Actress is an avid collector of vintage synthesizers and drum machnies. Adn his studio contains many rare and obscure pieces of equipment.