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DIRTYBIRD Artist, iZotope Developer & Studio Nerd Steve Darko Shares Hacks for Fine Tuning a Track

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Steve Darko has earned acclaim as a new favorite among the DIRTYBIRD flock—but his story runs much deeper than that. Through Midnight Swim, his first studio album project, he ventured outside the box that many fans have placed him in. But more importantly, the LP and its eclectic range of underground genres and styles serves as a crucial chapter in the Claude VonStroke-led label epoch, which sees DIRTYBIRD returning to its roots of cutting edge and dynamic curation. The two artists’ collaborative track on Midnight Swim speaks to this revived ethos, as do pieces like “On My Own” with Rachel Alix, and the left-leaning “Euclidean Dreams” and “Love100.”

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Playlist: Steve Darko Shares His 8 Favorite Tunes

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As one of the most established labels in dance music, it’s no surprise that Dirtybird is constantly on the hunt for new talent. Steve Darko has become prey of bird in this case. The fresh-faced producer comes out flying with a new EP titled Fried or Fertilized, that can’t be described as anything else but signature Dirtybird.

The release features two tracks from Steve, ‘Fried or Fertilized’ and ‘Thumbs feat. Uncle Kev’. Both tunes are exemplary of the Dirtybird  sound—silly, fun, and nonetheless expertly produced. Wonky synths and strange vocals sit at the heart of the EP, culminating in Steve debut on Dirtybird

To congratulate Steve on the new release, we asked him to put together a short list of tunes that get him going. Have a listen below.

Buy/Stream Steve Darko’s Fried or Fertilized EP Here

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