Darlia Drop new single "Ballad of Black & White"
Alternative Rock outfit Darlia make a triumphant return with new single, Ballad of Black & White, out now on Ignition Records. This is such an infectious alt-rock tune, a true summer anthem in the making. Its vibrant hooks and highly addictive chorus make this track perfect for festival sun-soaked fields. LOVING it!
Nathan Day said,
I've got early demos from when I was 16 but I decided not to get fully into it at that time because I knew I wanted it for later... When I finished up Petals it felt right to tackle it. It's quite mad... there's loads of shit going on. I remember trying to demo this tune myself when the house was empty and it was too much for me to tackle at the time. Fortunately I then got to work with the producer Dan Lancaster which was when I realised he might as well be a fucking magician because he's amazing. We recorded the tune in two sessions. The first one we kinda mapped it out and it was so unfinished I don't think I even heard it back all the way through. After the first session I think he secretly sprinkled some magic dust on it or some kind of chilli sauce cos he sent back a rough version and we were all like "FUCK - that's unexpectedly spicy" and knew it had to be finished.
It's been a long two years for Nathan Day and Darlia. After a string of heart-bursting singles and bruised rock brilliance they released mini-album Petals, a swirling melee of '90s grunge, rampant melodicism and high-voltage noise... but although it felt like a summation of kinds, the glorious crown that capped off a spell of acclaimed releases and live-wire performances it was far from the end game. They headline a sold-out London Camden Assembly on March 29th.
Further live dates include:
April:
2 - Folkestone Leas Hall, supporting Feeder
3 - Oxford Academy, supporting Feeder
4 - Coventry Empire, supporting Feeder
6 - York Barbican, supporting Feeder