Thanks for taking some time to chat with From the Green Room
- What’s the name of the band?
We are called DARLIN
- Where are you from?
We’re an Essex based band, but a couple of the members are a bit spread out.
- What type of music do you play?
We describe our sound as Punchy, dual vocal pink powered pop rock.
- Introduce yourselves to the readers and tell us what you do in the band?
Collectively we are, Dan, Sarah, Simon, Rob, Joe and Dave. Dan and Sarah are husband and wife and both front the band. Si and Rob are guitars, Joe is Bass and Dave (me) on drums.
- This is probably a common question but one that most want to know, what musical influences did you have growing up, and what are some now?
The 6 of us have all brought in different influences, but the common ground that seems to prevail in the DARLIN sound is our mutual love for Fleetwood Mac and Paramore.
- Have you always been into music? Was it something that just came to you naturally?
Personally, I’ve been exposed to music from as early back as I can remember. All different artists and genres. I used to pull pots, pans, biscuit tins out of the cupboard, set them up on the floor and hit them chopsticks. I think it’s safe to say I was always destined to be a drummer.
- What can we expect from the band in the rest of 2022 and beyond into 2023?
For the rest of 2022 we’re ramping up to our 3rd single release, with a fourth on the way for early 2023. We’re getting ourselves ready for a busy summer of festivals and more studio time. We’re not slowing down anytime soon.
- For someone who wants to know more about the band, were can they find you at? And were can they find your music?
We’re on all the major socials, usually under thebanddarlin. The two singles we’ve released so far are on Spotify with videos on YouTube too. For a new band, there’s plenty of content to consume with plenty more on the way.
- Let’s answer some fun questions, what is your all time favorite band?
For me it’s Queen. Every era is perfect, every member irreplaceable. They’re like a supergroup without being a supergroup. Too many bangers!!!
- If you could tour with any band and open or have them open for you, who would you choose?
Right now I’d guess we’d all say Paramore. They’ve come back with a real retro Vibe/Sound and I think their fans would really be into us. Plus we all love them, so would be a joy to watch them every night.
Thanks for chatting with me From the Green Room and look forward to chatting again in the future.
Thanks for having us, we can’t wait to catch up again. Dave