Kenny Larkin (who also releases as Dark Comedy) is an American techno producer from Detroit. He has been described by AllMusic as "massively influential" on American, British, and German techno.
Larkin was born in 1968 and raised in Detroit, but did not participate in the early years of Detroit techno because he was serving in the military. Upon his return, he began producing, influenced by Juan Atkins and Derrick May, as well as the Chicago house music scene. His early single releases, "We Shall Overcome" and "Integration", were issued on Plus 8, a label overseen by Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva; later releases appeared on Buzz and Warp as well as other labels. His records have seen more success in continental Europe than in the U.S.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played Kenny Larkin's material on his show in November 1992 when using the name Dark Comedy. He would play further material from the DJ on his radio programmes, including records released under his own name until the early 00's
Shows Played[]
- 20 November 1992: 'War Of The Worlds (Compilation LP - 313 Detroit)' Infonet
- 06 December 1992 (BFBS): 'War Of The Worlds (Compilation LP - 313 Detroit)' Infonet
- 11 March 1997: ‘The Bar (CD – Seven Days)’ Elypsia
- 19 March 1997: ‘Eclectic (CD – Seven Days)’ Elypsia
- 10 April 1997: The Bar (album - Seven Days) Elypsia
- Kenny Larkin
- 05 February 1994: 'Hello (2xLP – Azimuth)' (Warp Records)
- 02 June 2004: 'Ancient Beats (12")' (Art of Dance/Peacefrog)