World class photographer and film maker Simon Emmett and his team are creating an independent documentary film about the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the tragedies and triumphs of a little band from Lowestoft. The cameras have been following and filming The Darkness since 2015 and are also compiling loads of archival footage, […]
World class film-maker and photographer Simon Emmett, director of photography Sam Ford, and producer Christine Cowin have been following and filming The Darkness over the last few years. Their team has just launched an indiegogo campaign where you can get involved in the project! Their documentary, described as a “philosophical, darkly humorous and deeply personal comeback film about […]
The Darkness do not care for Brexit. In a robust stand against the isolationist policies of anti-music politicos, we insist that British Glam Rock will continue to be traded with our European friends! To this end we have instructed our minions to organise a simply stupendous music tour, in the varied lands of the Europe. […]
Hi guys We have been relaxing over the last few days in sunny Brisbane. The Australian tour starts tomorrow night (April 27) at Eaton Hills Hotel, QLD 4037. I cannot wait! I must say, New Zealand was utterly beautiful and I was so happy to get a chance to see Wellington and Christchurch for the […]
Hi all, the Australian Cooking Vinyl store is now open for the pre-order of Album V Cooking Vinyl – Label Go Go Go !!!
I was recently out riding my Harley Davidson penny farthing through the grand canyon, when my ever expanding headscarf (worn to conceal my retreating hairline) blew off and got stuck in another motorcyclist’s spokes, forcing him to leap for safety in quite spectacular fashion. Imagine my surprise when it turned out that the hapless Harley […]
All finished. Thanks to Matt Terry (Proprietor of Century Pigeon Studios), George Perks (Engineer), Soft Lad (Guitar and Drums Technician), and Adrian Bushby (Producer and HIT MAKER) We’re going to miss this place and these guys, but it’s time to go home and see our families. You’re going to LOVE this album. See you on […]
I haven’t had much time for studio updates lately, it’s all hands on deck at Century Pigeon Studios. As I write this, Dan is recording some ultra heavy rhythm guitars. I’ve already done all my guitar solos – it’s a real topsy turvy, upside down, wrong way up session. Anyway, tomorrow we will be visited […]
The Darkness: Brooding, magnificent. Like the mighty mother condor, sitting atop her rock egg in a nest of curly hair on the side of a powerful mountain. Now, as we all know, great news comes in twos – so rejoice children of the world, because the rock egg is soon to hatch! In September of […]
Hi everyone, We’ve some major announcements coming super soon (like this weekend !!!!) so make sure you sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of the website home page to be the first to hear about these !!
This is my first attempt at doing a Studio Update from my mobile telephony device. I hope it works. We’re having a great day. Dan’s working on a guitar solo. Rufus and I drove to Spar with the windows down, cranking a tuba March. We had a massive portion of pasta apiece for dinner. More […]
The Australia CLUB GIG VIP Experience ticket upgrades will go on sale in our store tonight UK 10PM which is Thurs 9am AEDT (UTC+11) Like the NZ ones they’re strictly limited to 30 per venue The VIP experience will include a special VIP Laminate and will allow access to the soundcheck which will then be followed […]
All band members have reassembled at Century Pigeon Studios after a weekend of relaxation. We had pie for dinner. I’ll provide a more detailed update tomorrow night, but for now I must away to the vocal booth. Best wishes and warmest regards to you all. Justin 🙂
The VIP Experience ticket upgrades for the New Zealand tour will go on sale tomorrow evening UK at 9pm / NZ 10am from our store here These will be limited to 30 per date. The VIP experience will include a special VIP Laminate and will allow access to the soundcheck which will then be followed […]
It’s my special day, my birthing anniversary… My present haul includes a delicious denim shirt, a vintage Queen tee, a great George Harrison biography, a hardback copy of an Alan Moore Nemo book, some socks, some cash and an unusually large badge. Win. I’ve really enjoyed all the online birthday wishes on Twitter and Instagram and the boys […]
We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be headlining GRILLSTOCK this summer. Head over to https://grillstock.co.uk/festival/ to check out the details and get tickets.
I didn’t get a chance to upload a studio update last night, we ran too late. Sorry about that! Tonight we’re putting down the last of the live, no-click backing tracks. We’re WAY ahead of schedule and everything sounds utterly ace. That’s all I got! See you soon Justin 🙂
Full moon at Century Pigeon Studios. We’ve managed to capture 9 tracks of Album V thus far and the arrangements are becoming lush and layered. We recorded the first guest appearance of the session; Oscar Hopperton, from The Pond, brought his Juno over and laid down some delicious (lily)pads. Also, we had stir fry for tea […]
Friday night in Century Pigeon Studios, and the air is hot. Dan’s Aga scar has healed up nicely; as long as he doesn’t pick at it I’d say he’s out of the woods. Rufus has been wearing a sleeveless muscle shirt combined with a European Swimming thong. It’s quite inspiring. The music is good and the music is loud. Tonight the […]
Rufus’ birthday celebrations last night left the others in a bit of a sorry state. I cleverly dodged the party, but was called into action at 4.30am to go and pick the revellers up from the middle of nowhere after their car broke down. Our manager Chris Taplin paid us a visit today, so we all […]
Good News and Bad News from Century Pigeon Studios. The bad news is that Frankie’s “Brown Bastard” bass suffered an injury last night; the headstock snapped almost clean off. Softy is planning a visit to B&Q for some Cascamite glue, so Frankie will have to use the spare in the meantime. Fear not, this is what spares […]
Day 2 of the Album V recording sessions. We’re recording with producer Adrian Bushby and engineer George Perks at Century Pigeon Studios in rural Englandshire. Ian ‘Soft Lad’ Norfolk is in da house, tuning guitars, assisting and taking photographs on my mobile phone. Century Pigeon’s proprietor kindly gave us a grand tour/history lesson upon our […]
Even though your cheeky rugby chaps tried a sneeky tactic at Twickers this weekend we’ll forgive you!! We’re heading back to Italy to play Rugby Sound www.rugbysound.it/.. Grab your tickets from RUGBY SOUND TICKETS
