Darcys – San Diego, 1988
Darcys (Photo by Maya Fuhr; courtesy of Killbeat Music)
(Photo by Maya Fuhr; courtesy of Killbeat Music)
Toronto indie pop duo The Darcys have certainly found their footing, after almost a decade of experimentation and pushing the boundaries of what indie music was capable of; however, aside from their 2013 JUNO Award – nominated album Warring, most of their music has missed the radar of music critics and wider audiences. Jason Couse and Wes Marskell instead shifted towards glossy, neon synth-pop, as shown in their summer hit “Miracle”, and now in their second single “San Diego, 1988”, both from their newly announced album Centrefold, out November 4th.
“San Diego, 1988” is well-lit by the bright rays of the west coast, and the colourful synth-pop melodies of the chorus are are ushered in by the smooth swagger of the verses. Contrasting slick and glossy with bright and powerful, “San Diego, 1988” is a smart and energizing track that should help make Centerfold a sharp addition to the Darcys’ collection.
Enjoy the lyric video below, and head to their website to pre-order their new album. Catch them on tour now with a handful of Canadian dates (below).
Tour dates:
Aug 11 – Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore Ballroom w/ AWOLNATION
Aug 12 – Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore Ballroom w/ AWOLNATION
Sep 03 – Edmonton, AB @ Sonic Boom Festival
Sep 04 – Calgary, AB @ X Fest
Sep 09 – Niagara Falls, ON @ Jackson Triggs w/ ARKELLS
Sep 18 – Victoria, BC @ Rifflandia
