Deadbeat Darling

New York 4-piece Deadbeat Darling have sold out some of New York’s most prestigious venues and are now building a strong fanbase here in the UK.

Last year, the band signed to UK label Spearhavoc Records and recorded with award-winning producer Ken Nelson, proving this is just the start of something special.

We caught up with the band to find out more…

You’ve recently filmed your second music video, what can we expect from this?

Our first video, for the song “Promises”, was very much a performance-based video. The video for “Surf India” is much more of a concept video. We’re shooting in a funeral home overnight with lots of beautiful, edgy women, who will eventually meet their demise at the hands of the band. I really can’t wait… Expect black & white 50’s film noir style shots, crazed looking murderous band members, beautiful women and dark comedy…

How are you finding the UK scene compared to America?

So far so good – everyone has been quite welcoming to say the least. I think it’s difficult to judge for us, because when you’re from another country, everyone is immediately a bit more fascinated. Same goes in the US when London bands come over. We’ll take it as long as it lasts…

What has been your favourite show to-date?

So hard to say. Probably the 1st time we sold out the Bowery Ballroom in NYC. Such an amazing room, and as a local, it’s a bit of a feather in your cap to sell that room out.

For those who have yet to discover your music, how would you best describe it?

New York City rock and roll with a bit of downtown swagger, definite surf tendencies, and a a touch of dub. A bit lyrical, a bit whimsical, and definitely a late night party.

You were signed by Spearhavoc Records, how did this come about?

Complete serendipity. One of our dear friends here in New York, Danny (who is now one of our managers), is originally from London and quite connected there. He helped us set up a run of showcases in London in October 2010 at places like The Hospital, the Wired Showcase at Shoreditch House, and so on, and while looking for someone out there to possibly “sponsor” the tour, stumbled across a group of Danish lads who happened to have started a new label. They decided to fly us out and brought all the Spearhavoc people out to shows, and i guess fell in love with Deadbeat Darling enough to bet the farm on us. Good move… ha. After 6 months of back and forth, we signed a deal with them in March of 2011 over plates of spaghetti during SXSW in Austin. And the rest is history I suppose.

How did you find recording with Ken Nelson?

It was fantastic – a very pure experience if you will. Ken isn’t into over-production or over-thinking. It’s all about the songs in the purest form, played on the instruments they were written on and performed on, and recorded in the most direct and sonically true way. We locked away in the middle of the Welsh countryside for over a month together, so of course there were a few moments of insanity, and maybe even pain. But all in all it was quite functional and inspired. Ken turned us on to lots of fantastic Scoth we’d never tried. Much appreciated!

What can we expect from your album ‘The Angel’s Share’?

11 sexy, self-assured rock songs. Lots of floor toms and Fender guitars. Lyrics that swing from macabre to whimsy, flirtatious to self-deprecating. A party, a daydream, a drive down the coast with the windows down, a day of infinite night. Something for everyone…

What does 2012 hold for Deadbeat Darling?

Lots of touring in lots of countries. A UK tour in February, a US tour down to SXSW in March, a month in NYC in April as the album comes out, then back to the UK and Europe for May and the rest of the Summer hopefully. We’ve written loads for the next album as well, which we will start demo-ing at some point. Should be a ride!

You can find out more about the band at http://www.deadbeatdarling.com/.

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