Darlia (band)

Darlia is a British rock band from Blackpool. Formed in 2013, the band have so far released various EPs and a mini-album, Petals.[1]

Darlia
OriginBlackpool, England
GenresAlternative rock
Years active2013–? (status unknown)
LabelsB-Unique Records
MembersNathan Day
Dave Williams
Micko Larkin
Greg "Greggles" Bishop
Past membersJack Bentham
Websitehttp://www.darlia.co.uk/

History

The band was formed in 2013 in Blackpool by former schoolmates Nathan Day and Jack Bentham, along with Dave Williams. They signed with B-Unique recordings and released three EPs between 2013 and 2015. Petals, an eight track mini-album, was released in 2015, charting at number 79 in the UK.[2] The band have toured supporting Gerard Way, Nothing But Thieves and The Wombats, played Glastonbury Festival and Reading Festival, as well as being part of the NME Awards Tour 2015.[3] Their first full LP was expected to be released in 2016. In 2017 front-man Nathan Day released a satirical NME article that suggested the band had been taking a break.

As of 2023, their official website is down.[4]

Band members

  • Nathan Day – vocals, guitar (2013–?)
  • Dave "Davey" Williams – bass guitar, backing vocals (2013–?)
  • Micko Larkin – guitar, backing vocals (2017–?)
  • Greg "Greggles" Bishop – drums, backing vocals (2017–?)

Former members

  • Jack Bentham – drums, backing vocals (2013–2017)[1]

Discography

Albums

YearAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
UK
2015Petals[5]
  • Released: 23 February 2015
  • Label: B-Unique Recordings[6]
79

Extended plays/Singles EP

YearTitle of the EPTracks
2013Darlia
  1. Pandemonium
  2. Bite The Apple
  3. Queen Of Hearts
2013Knock Knock[7]
  1. Queen of Hearts
  2. Napalm
  3. Choke On Bones
2014Candyman[8]
  1. Candyman
  2. Animal Kingdom
  3. Blood Money
2014Dear Diary[9]
  1. Dear Diary
  2. Pandemonium
2015Daytrotter Session[10]
  1. Welcome to Daytrotter [intro]
  2. Dear Diary (live)
  3. I've Never Been To Ohio (live)
  4. Queen Of Hearts (live)
  5. Pandemonium (live)

List of songs

NameAlbum/EPNotes
Alive in WonderlandOnly played live[11]
Animal Kingdom
  • Petals (bonus track on the Japanese edition[12])
  • Candyman EP
Ballad of Black and WhiteSingle
Beam Me UpSingle
Bite The AppleDarlia EP
Blood Money
  • Petals (bonus track on the Japanese edition[12])
  • Candyman EP
Candyman
  • Petals (studio and acoustic version)
  • Candyman EP
Chain DaisyThe band uploaded a studio version on their official Youtube channel[13]
Choke On BonesKnock Knock EP
Dear Diary
  • Petals
  • Dear Diary EP
I've Never Been To OhioPetals
Long Way DownUnreleased song; only played live. On the official Youtube channel, the band uploaded a live session of the song.[14] In 2017, a demo version was released by the singer on one of his YouTube channels.[15]
NapalmKnock Knock EP
Pandemonium
  • Petals (acoustic version; the studio version is included only on the Japanese edition[12])
  • Single (2019 version)
  • Darlia EP
There is also a demo from when the group was called 'The Uncanny Valley'.[16]
Queen of Hearts
  • Petals (2015 version)
  • Knock Knock EP
  • Darlia EP
An acoustic version also exists and it was uploaded on the official Youtube channel of the band[17]
SanctuaryOnly played live[18]
Say Your PrayersPetals
SkymondOnly played live[19]
Stars Are AlignedPetals
Sum Of Your ProblemsOnly played live[20]
Take Care UtopiaOnly played live[21]
Typhoid MaryOnly played live[22][23]
Shine On SunshineThere is a demo version of the song from when the group was called 'The Uncanny Valley'.[24]
Swallow SoilThe band uploaded a studio version of the song with an official music video on their official Youtube channel[25] An "The Uncanny Valley" demo version also exists.[26] In 2017, another demo version was released by the singer on one of his YouTube channels.[27]
VanillaOnly played live. The band performed the song also in a BBC Radio 1 session and in a NME session[28]
Want SayPetals (bonus track on the Japanese edition)[12]
Who We AreOnly played live[29]

Singles

Side projects

Nathan Day

EPs

  • We Come in Pieces[40] (2021)
  • Fall Forever[41] (2022)

Other Releases

  • Vertigo[42] (2019) [non-album single]
  • Catch Some Zee's[43] (2019) [non-album single]

References