DÄLEK (US) (Experimental Hip Hop / Noise)
dälek has spent over two decades redefining the edges of hip hop — merging noise, shoegaze, and political fire into a sound entirely their own. Known for their dense atmospheres, heavy beats, and uncompromising lyricism, MC dälek (lyrics and production) and Mike Mare (production/multi-instrumentalist) have built a legacy rooted in experimentation, truth, and raw emotion.
In 2026, dälek returns to the core of their artistry with a new album — a project that finds them going back to the essence. Stripped to their rawest form, the record channels the grit and immediacy of their earliest recordings while pushing forward sonically. Built around the MPC 3000, processed guitars, and the tangible chemistry between dälek and Mare, this new material is a study in purpose and precision. Every sound, texture, and rhythm serves the composition — no excess, no filler, only intent.
