Interview with Dave from the Band Darlin
By Mick Michaels
The Cosmick View: Hello, Dave and welcome to The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us!
CV: Describe your definition of the band’s sound and style and how does
that definition uniquely describe the
music?
Dave: We describe our sound as Punchy, dual vocal, pink powered pop
rock. I think that sums us up pretty well. There's definitely a retro Vibe to
our sound along with modern production that works really well.
CV: Today, everyone talks about artist
and audience connection. Is such a level of connection actually achievable for
an artist and if so, how have you made the connection to your fans?
Dave: It's definitely a bit of a buzz word, but there is certainly
truth to it. When people go to a show, all there for a common purpose you want
to feel that sense of connection and belonging. People are also really keen to
engage with their favorite artists via social media. We're definitely a more
connected world. We try and give our fans as much content as possible to engage
with, and can't wait to play some shows to feel that tangible sense of
togetherness.
CV: Is fan interaction an important part
of the band’s inner culture?
Dave: From our perspective, absolutely. If people take the time show
love and appreciation for our music, we can take the time to give it back. We
also encourage and welcome as much interaction as possible from fans. Tell us
what you love, what you don't love, what you'd like to see more from us etc.
CV: Can a band truly interact with its
fans and still maintain a level of personal privacy without crossing the line
and giving up their “personal space” in your opinion?
Dave: To an extent. I've seen some artists balance this really well. A
recent show I went to as part of the audience, the singer walked the line
greeting fans…a small thing that meant the world to those people. You need to
maintain some level of privacy. I guess this is approached differently
depending on your level of success.
CV: Is music, and its value, viewed
differently around the world in your opinion? If so, what do you see as
the biggest difference in such multiple views among various cultures?
Dave: I think it probably is, I don't have too much personal
experience but culture certainly plays a part in how fans react and interact
with their favorite artists. If music is valued differently - that's definitely
harder to say.
CV: Do you feel that a band that has an
international appeal, will tend to connect more so to American audiences? Would
they be more enticed or intrigued to see the band over indigenous acts because
of the foreign flavor?
Dave: I don't think so. It's the music and the people that fans really
are connecting with. If the music speaks to them, I'm sure that wins over all
other appeals about the band.
CV: Has modern-day digital technology made everyone an artist on some level in
your opinion? Have the actual lines of what really is an artist been blurred?
Dave: I don't think it has made everyone an artist. A podcaster or
YouTuber perhaps! Digital technology such as autotune, drum programming/edits
would have been used by legends from back in the day had it been available. The
fact is wasn't does make that music a little more special in my opinion. I
think the modern day technology has had a much more profound effect to the way
people consume music, paired with the fact that people want to consume short 30
second busts of content (reels, etc). I think as an artist of any level and
quality, keeping people's attention now is definitely not easy.
CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends
and one who sets them?
Dave: I think 90% of artists follow trends. The ones who set them
probably didn't realize they were going to. Equally, the trend followers
probably weren't setting out specifically to follow a trend. You can only stay
true to yourself and create the art you want to create.
CV: Has music overall been splintered
into too many sub-genres in an effort to appease fan tastes in your opinion?
And has such fan appeasements, in actuality, weakened music’s impact as a whole
by dividing audiences?
Dave: There definitely are a lot of sub-genres, and truth be told I
can't keep up. I don't think it really matters so much. Again, I think the
overriding factor will always be - Do people love your music. If they do I'm
sure they won't care if you're labeled under melodic, melancholic Jazz funk
death trap metal fusion.
CV: What can fans expect to see coming
next from you?
Dave: We've still got 2 more singles on the way. Next year we've got
loads of focus on shows and festivals. We're getting out there to play as much
as we can. We're also heading back into the studio. DARLIN are just getting
started and we've no plans to slow down.
CV: Thanks again Dave for taking some
time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.
Dave: Thanks for having us!
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https://www.facebook.com/TheBandDarlin/
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