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Centerfold Due Out This Friday via Arts & Crafts
Nov 02, 2016
By Charles Steinberg
Toronto’s electro rock bombardiers The Darcys return with a splash this Friday (November 4) with their new album Centerfold, released on Arts & Crafts. It’s a pivot point for original founders Jason Couse and Wes Marskell, who have continued together as a duo after their first string of releases incorporated a medley of collaborators. More
Stand Alone Single Out Now via Arts & Crafts
Jul 21, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Back in April Toronto duo The Darcys (or are they just going by Darcys now, without the The?) released a new single, “Miracle,” via Arts&Crafts. Now the song has a video directed by Common Good. It references the classic 1984 film Footloose, especially Kevin Bacon’s warehouse dance scene, but with the gender switched. More
Apr 18, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
On Record Store Day The Darcys will release a brand new 22-minute composition titled “Hymn For A Missing Girl.” More
Beyond Wilderness Is Out March 25 on Arts & Crafts
Mar 18, 2014
By Laura Studarus
On March 25 Gold & Youth’s excellent debut album Beyond Wilderness will get a U.S. release on Arts & Crafts. More
Set to Play Under the Radar’s Third Day of SXSW Parties
Mar 12, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Ahead of our three SXSW day parties, we asked a few of the bands performing to participate in our mixtape project. Check out the contribution from The Darcys, who used the opportunity to provide us with a rap primer. More
Set to Play Under the Radar's Second SXSW 2013 Party, Thursday, March 14 at Flamingo Cantina
Mar 10, 2013
By Laura Studarus
On March 14 Under the Radar will host the second of three free SXSW day parties. Leading up to the event we’re letting you know about each artist playing. Today we’re spotlighting The Darcys. More
Also Performing: Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Young Galaxy, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more
Mar 06, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for its three SXSW 2013 day parties, taking place on Wednesday March 13, Thursday March 14, and Friday March 15. Featured performers include Surfer Blood, DIIV, Small Black, Shout Out Louds, Foxygen, Poolside, Young Galaxy, Marnie Stern, Doldrums, Caveman, Girls Names, IO Echo, Mister Lies, Young Dreams, and more. More
As Performed Live in Toronto
Mar 06, 2013
By Laura Studarus
The Darcys put on a good show. This much we know—as confirmed by their artsy black and white live video for Steely Dan cover, “I Got the News.” More
Issue Also Features: Air, Bear in Heaven, Best Coast, Andrew Bird, Chairlift, Dan Deacon, First Aid Kit, Grimes, Spiritualized, Tegan and Sara, and more
Mar 12, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar’s Winter (March/April) Issue will be hitting the stands soon. The issue features an In the Studio 2012 themed cover with the frontmen of three notable acts set to release new albums later this year—Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longstreth, Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste, and Twin Shadow’s George Lewis Jr. The issue also features interviews with Air, Bear in Heaven, Best Coast, Andrew Bird, Chairlift, Dan Deacon, First Aid Kit, Grimes, of Montreal, Frankie Rose, Spiritualized, Tame Impala, Tegan and Sara, and much more. More
Download Self-Titled Album For Free on Band’s Website
Dec 05, 2011
By Mi Tran
Toronto band The Darcys has released a new video for “Don’t Bleed Me,” off their self-titled debut album that was released in October via Arts and Crafts.
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Interviews
Wes Marskell on U2's Free Album, the Ice Bucket Challenge, the Ferguson Shooting, and the Music Teacher Who Once Failed Him
Jan 08, 2015
By Mark Redfern
For Under the Radar’s 12th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2014. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2014 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. More
Wes Marskell Reflects on the Last Year
Jan 30, 2013
By Under the Radar Staff
For Under the Radar’s 10th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2012. Pick up the Best of 2012 issue to read many of the responses. We are also posting additional web-exclusive bonus answers to the website. These are from artists whose surveys are in the print magazine, but are extra answers that didn’t fit in the issue. Here are bonus answers from Wes Marskell of The Darcys. More
