Actress

Actress is the project of Darren Jordan Cunningham, a British electronic musician from Wolverhampton who operates under several aliases including Darren J. Cunningham, Thriller, and Levantis. Cunningham runs Werk Discs, his own record label, and has been active in electronic music since the late 2000s. His work spans multiple production identities, with releases appearing across various imprints including Ninja Tune, Smalltown Supersound, and !K7 Records.

Cunningham's sound as Actress moves between experimental electronica, ambient textures, and leftfield house interpretations, often incorporating IDM elements and what has been categorized as outsider house. His releases on Electrobuzz since 2015 demonstrate a range from driving techno productions to more subdued electronic compositions, with recent output extending into 2025. The project blends house frameworks with experimental production techniques, creating tracks that operate both as functional dance music and abstract electronic pieces suitable for deeper listening contexts.