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Beyond Extinction: Building Cathedrals of Dread
Beyond Extinction - Photo Inside the making of a debut album forged in grief, resilience, and urban nightmares Interview/Article by Steve...
Sep 11, 20254 min read


CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE EMBARK ON INAUGURAL UK TOUR
This September will see Canada’s Classic Albums Live embarking on their first tour of the United Kingdom. The touring company founded...
Aug 19, 20259 min read


Bandcamp Friday: The Impact Continues
Aly Gillani - Artist & Label Relations Lead at Bandcamp Much more than an online music community for music fans, Bandcamp continues to...
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Manchester International Festival 2025: Germaine Kruip’s A Possibility - In conversation with Hahn Rowe & Emily Howard
Today marks the world unveiling of Dutch artist Germaine Kruip’s, A Possibility, as part of Manchester International Festival. Set in...
Jul 17, 20258 min read


2000TREES X DARKUS Special Edition
We are very excited to bring you a special festival edition of DARKUS in celebration of 2000Trees. Taking place in Upcote Farm in...
Jun 25, 20251 min read


Malcolm Todd returns to his hometown to close out his Wholesome Rockstar Tour with not just one, but three sold-out shows
At only 21 years old, Malcolm has already built a fiercely loyal fanbase, and seeing him live on the first night of his L.A. run made it...
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Moncrieff and the journey to "maybe it's fine."
Moncrieff steps boldly into the spotlight with the release of his debut album, maybe it's fine., a record ten years in the making. The...
May 31, 20258 min read


Noah Levine Is Turning Vulnerability into Sound with his new single "Bacteria"
Photo by Tyler Krippaehne In an industry that often celebrates spectacle over substance, Noah Levine, a multifaceted musician—known for...
May 30, 20256 min read


Sleeping at Last at Royal Albert Hall – A Manifested Dream Come True
The last time we saw Sleeping at Last live, it was at Royal Festival Hall, but in our excitement, we accidentally told people we were...
May 29, 20252 min read


Live at Leeds In The Park 2025 – The Countdown Begins
Bloc Party - Photo Credit Sam Wall Returning to the historic Temple Newsam Park on the 24th May, Live at Leeds: In The Park is back with...
May 12, 20252 min read


The Ks' on album number two: "My hairs stood up when I listened to it"
Ryan Breslin tells DARKUS about embracing the pressure of album two, his favourite moment on the record, and why ‘The Ks hot pink’ might just be the colour of the summer.
Apr 14, 20256 min read


Alec Benjamin: Backstage at the Royal Albert Hall - A Candid Conversation on Music, Fame, and Mental Health
Alec Benjamin is a singer-songwriter known for his raw, emotive storytelling and delicate, haunting vocals. Rising to fame with his...
Mar 25, 20254 min read


PALEFACE SWISS – ‘A band in the ascendency. Yes I know it’s been said before, but seriously…!’
Paleface Swiss - Photo Mark Ellis PALEFACE SWISS, THE ACACIA STRAIN, DESOLATED – Leeds Project House 26th February Review by Steve...
Mar 2, 20254 min read


From Canada to the World: Valley Brings Their Joyful Sound to London
Bursting onto the music scene with their infectious "happy-days" energy and lush, feel-good soundscapes, Valley has steadily carved out...
Jan 31, 20256 min read


Gustaffson: In Conversation with Andrew Gower
Photo Credit: David Reiss As an accomplished actor within the film industry, Liverpool born Andrew Gower has always had a passion for...
Dec 11, 202412 min read


DARKUS Honours 2024: A Celebration Of The Very Best In Music, Fashion & Lifestyle
Selections & Article By Thushara Chandrasiri, Editor In Chief and Founder of DARKUS "After many months of discovering great music,...
Nov 12, 202428 min read


Generator Live 2024: Showcasing The North East's Best Music
The memories of going to your first live show are something you will never forget, and living in Newcastle for the past 12 years I can...
Oct 22, 20247 min read


Wild Rivers on Releasing ‘Better Now’: A Moodier, Sentimental Follow-Up to ‘Never Better’
Wild Rivers had a wild 2024. As the vibrant buzz of live music returns to London, one of the most anticipated acts taking the stage is...
Oct 14, 20247 min read


An Interview with Emily Burns
With Emily Burns’ latest single ‘Give and Take’ thoroughly blowing us away at DARKUS, we thought it was only right to catch up with her...
Sep 26, 20249 min read


Gigi Gold: Much More Than Memories and Souvenirs
Having taken the step to pursue her love of creativity and music, this summer saw Northampton based Gigi Gold release her debut EP,...
Sep 10, 202415 min read
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