The Darph Chicago, Illinois
The Darph is an independent artist working on the outskirts of Chicago. He specializes in 90's inspired guitar tones over a bed of ambient drones and experimental noises.
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The way JUICE MACHINE combines field recordings, noise, and found sounds is really inspiring. This album can sit in the background or take all your musical attention at the same time.
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You can hear the love for a specific time and place on this record. I love the vocals, simple yet engaging guitar, and great use of field recordings.
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