FaltyDL
Drew Lustman, also known as FaltyDL, is an American, New York-based record producer[1] and electronic musician originally from New Haven, Connecticut.[2]
FaltyDL  | |
|---|---|
![]() April 5, 2012 on Together Festival, Boston  | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrew "Drew" Lustman | 
| Origin | New Haven, Connecticut, United States | 
| Genres | House, UK garage, electronica, experimental, techno | 
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, DJ | 
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, Samples | 
| Years active | 2007-present | 
| Labels | Ninja Tune, Planet Mu, Hypercolour | 
| Website | http://faltydl.tumblr.com/ | 
In November 2008, he signed with electronic music label Planet Mu, who released his first two full-length albums, Love Is A Liability (2009) and You Stand Uncertain (2011).[3] In January 2011, he signed with London-based label Ninja Tune, who released Atlantis (2011) and the single Straight & Arrow (2012), which features a remix by Four Tet. His third album, Hardcourage, was co-released on January 21, 2013 through Ninja Tune and his own record label, Blueberry Records. The label was named after the blueberry hill his grandmother owned.[4] His fourth album In the Wild (2014) was also released by Ninja Tune.[5] In 2015 he released The Crystal Cowboy under his own name for Planet Mu Records.[6] In Fall 2016 he released his latest full-album Heaven Is for Quitters exclusively through Blueberry Records.[7] His current newest release is If All the People Took Acid - EP, released January 2019.[8]
FaltyDL has remixed tracks for notable acts, including Seun Kuti, Mount Kimbie, The xx, Scuba, Photek, Anthony Shake Shakir,[2] and opened for Radiohead's show at Roseland Ballroom in September 2011.[9]
FaltyDL has been interviewed for notable podcasts including RA Exchange,[10] Eclectic Soul,[11] Darker than Wax,[12] Ninja Tune Podcast[13] & No Effects on topics ranging of his process, upbringing, inspiration, early life and current artists that inspire him.[14]
Discography
    
- Albums
 
- A Nurse To My patience (Blueberry Records, 2022)
 - Heaven Is for Quitters (Blueberry Records, 2016)[15]
 - The Crystal Cowboy (Planet Mu, 2015)
 - In the Wild (Ninja Tune, 2014)
 - Hardcourage (Ninja Tune, 2013)
 - You Stand Uncertain (Planet Mu, 2011)
 - Love Is a Liability (Planet Mu, 2009)
 
- Singles & EPs
 
- "The Wrath EP" (Studio Barnhus, 2021)
 - "Recluse Let Loose" (Blueberry Records, 2020)
 - "Flechazo" (Studio Barnhus, 2019)
 - "One For UTTU EP" (Unknown To The Unknown, 2019)
 - "If All the People Took Acid EP" (Blueberry Records, 2019)
 - "Taste of Acid EP" (Hypercolour, 2018)
 - "Three Rooms EP" (Hypercolour, 2018)
 - "Wondering Mind" (Aus Music, 2017)
 - "Mean Streets Part Three" (Swamp 81, 2016)
 - "River Girl / Do You Box?" (Blueberry Records, 2015)
 - "Visceral" (Ninja Tune, 2015)
 - "Rich Prick Poor Dick" (Ninja Tune, 2015)
 - "Danger" (Ninja Tune, 2014)
 - "She Sleeps (Part 1)" (Ninja Tune, 2013)
 - Straight & Arrow (Ninja Tune, 2012)
 - Hardcourage (Ninja Tune, 2012)
 - Mean Streets Part Two (Swamp 81, 2012)
 - Atlantis (Ninja Tune, 2011)
 - Make It Difficult (All City Records, 2011)
 - Hip Love (Ramp Recordings, 2011)
 - Mean Streets Part One (Swamp 81, 2011)
 - Endeavour (Planet Mu, 2010)
 - All in the Place (Rush Hour Current Direct, 2010)
 - Phreqaflex (Planet Mu, 2010)
 - To London (Ramp Recordings, 2009)
 - Bravery EP (Planet Mu, 2009)
 - Party (Ramp Recordings, 2009)
 - Rapidly Harvested Asparagus EP (Napalm Enema Records, 2007)
 - Beat Lumber (Unfun Records, 2007)
 - Callipygian Female Flattery (fizx-recordings, 2007)
 
Remixes
- "Closer" by Vondelpark (band) (R&S Records, 2014)[16]
 - For a full list of remixes see https://www.discogs.com/artist/889347-FaltyDL?filter_anv=0&subtype=Remix&type=Credits
 
Films & Animations
    
    
References
    
- Gaerig, Andrew. "Album Review: FaltyDL - You Stand Uncertain". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
 - "Artist Bio: FaltyDL". Record company website. Ninja Tune Online Record Store. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
 - "Artist Profile: FaltyDL". Record company website. Planet Mu Online Record Store. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
 - Sherburne, Philip. "Ninja Tune's FaltyDL Talks Love, Balance, Blueberry Hill". Online magazine publication. SPIN. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
 - In the Wild by FaltyDL, retrieved 2019-04-04
 - The Crystal Cowboy by Drew Lustman, retrieved 2019-04-04
 - Heaven Is For Quitters by FaltyDL, retrieved 2019-04-04
 - "Falty on Instagram: "🤤 this is the best record I've made in years. Took my time. Held them till they were ready. "If All The People Took Acid" BBR016 12"/digi…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
 - Sacher, Andrew. "Thom Yorke DJ set on iTunes +++ FaltyDL on Ninja Tune, a Holy Ghost! single, Zed Bias LP & in Brooklyn tonight". Online music publication. Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
 - ""EX.421 FaltyDL - 2018.08.30" from RA Exchange by Resident Advisor on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
 - ""Eclectic Soul 31 w/ Apollo Brown, milo, Larry Gus, FaltyDL, Christian Scott and more" from Eclectic Soul by Gelivan on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
 - ""Darker Than Wax FM #116 ft. FaltyDL • 31st March 2018" from Darker Than Wax FM by Darker Than Wax FM on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
 - ""Ninja Tune Podcast - FaltyDL" from Ninja Tune Podcast by Ninja Tune on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
 - ""71 - FaltyDL" from No Effects with Jesse Cohen by Jesse Cohen on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
 - SCOTT WILSON (September 14, 2016). "FaltyDL announces new album, Heaven is for Quitters". Fact (UK magazine). Retrieved 19 October 2016.
 - "Seabed Remixed". Indie Shuffle. 2014-03-22. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
 - Blueberry Records (2016-09-13), FaltyDL - 'Drugs feat Rosie Lowe', retrieved 2019-04-04
 - Planet Mu (2015-04-29), Drew Lustman - Wolves, retrieved 2019-04-04
 - Planet Mu (2015-03-18), Drew Lustman - Watch A Man Die, retrieved 2019-04-04
 - Ninja Tune (2014-09-02), FaltyDL - 'New Haven', retrieved 2019-04-04
 - JordyC1993 (2014-02-09), Dionysos - FaltyDL (Motion Graphics Video), retrieved 2019-04-04
 - Ninja Tune (2012-11-12), FaltyDL - 'Straight & Arrow', retrieved 2019-04-04
 - Ninja Tune (2011-11-30), FaltyDL - 'My Light, My Love' (Official Video), retrieved 2019-04-04
 - Timothy Simon (2011-08-04), Falty DL - Dionysos Visualization, retrieved 2019-04-04
 
