News: DÄLEK SHARE NEW SINGLE 'CONTROL' FROM THEIR UPCOMING LP ASPHALT FOR EDEN‏

From Dälek's long awaited new LP Asphalt For Eden (their first full-length album since 2009), "Control" can be heard playing at FACT, ahead of its release later this month (April 22nd) viaProfound Lore. Vicious and articulate flow defines the track, which takes aim at claustrophobic, oppresive surroundings, over a trademark Dälek beat - melody sucked in to a windtunnel of smothering, rushing ambience. The penultimate track on a gripping record, you can listen to it now along with a new interview with Will Brooks from Dälek here, and pre-order the LP here.

Conceived in New Jersey from its emerging DIY scene from the late ‘90s, Dälek are known as pioneers over the last fifteen years for their intriguing sound which fuses a blend of progressive hip-hop artistry supported by a rhythmic backdrop consisting of sonic experimentation through noise music and dark ambience. Their singularity would be highlighted in five groundbreaking full-length albums: Gutter Tactics (2009), Abandoned Language (2007), Absence (2005), …From Filthy Tongue of Gods and Griots (2002) - all released on Ipecac Recordings - as well as Negro Necro Nekros (1998) on Gern Blandsten. Dälek supported those albums on tour for over a decade and have shared stages with influential artists such as KRS One, Tomahawk, The Melvins, TOOL, Grandmaster Flash, Jesu, Dillinger Escape Plan, Pharcyde, RJD2, DeLa Soul, Prince Paul, Lovage, ZU, Black Heart Procession, Gaslamp Killer, Earth, Flying Lotus, The Bug, Mastodon, Fantomas and more. In 2011, Dälek quietly went on hiatus for an undetermined amount of time, as the members needed a break from the rigorous schedule on the road.

Fast forward to Spring 2015, mastermind and producer MC Dälek (a.k.a. Will Brooks, with the blessing of ex-member/co-producer Oktopus) revived Dälek with a new lineup which now includes DJ rEk on turntables and co-producer Mike Manteca on samplers and effects. The trio have returned with their signature mind numbing, genre bending blend of beats, noise and lyricism and are preparing to release the highly anticipated first official Dälek release since their last full-length, 2009’s Gutter Tactics. Titled Asphalt For Eden, this new album sees a new creative peak for Dälek and will bring a new awareness for this cult hip-hop entity now resurrected and ready to show a formidable display of true hip hop artistry and experimentation. 

See Dälek on April 22nd for their record release show at The Bell House in NYC & look for more live appearances to be announced soon.

DÄLEK, ASPHALT FOR EDEN TRACKLISTING

1. Shattered 

2. Guaranteed Struggle 

3. Masked Laughter (Nothing's Left)

4. Critical 

5. 6dB 

6. Control 

7. It Just Is