DARKSIDE

If we were to make a list of electronic albums that defined the ’10s, DARKSIDE’s ‘Psychic’ would sit very close to the top. Released in 2013, that spellbinding first outing by producer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Nicolas Jaar and guitarist/sound designer Dave Harrington immediately confirmed what we already knew: these are two of the greatest electronic musicians in the game, laying out an entirely new experimental crossroads between psychedelic rock, techno, minimal and jazz-dub. Following a long hiatus, ‘Spiral’ (2021) finally brought new DARKSIDE material into the world, followed by a brilliant live album in 2023. By then, the duo had become a trio, with Tlacael Esparza joining on drums. Renowned for their lush long-form live shows and deep, slow-burning builds, we’re very proud to bring Darkside to Dekmantel Festival for the first time.