I’ve been chasing ideas that won’t let go, and trying to turn the noise in my head into something that might just mean something to someone else.
Darren Deadbeat
This year’s been about finding my footing again. I’ve dropped two songs so far, little snapshots of where my head’s been, what I’ve been wrestling with, and where I’m heading. I’ve been calling them the appetisers before the feast — the main course being my debut EP, which I’m cooking up for 2026. The sound’s somewhere between alternative grit, progressive punk weirdness, and a bit of that raw garage rock energy I grew up loving.
It’s me trying to make sense of everything, the late-nights wrecked with insomnia, head full of what I’ve lost, the wrongs I’ve done and have been done to me, and the feeling that time’s slipping faster than it used to. I’ve been chasing ideas that won’t let go, and trying to turn the noise in my head into something that might just mean something to someone else.
If you’re one of the few that have listened to my music, thank you. You’re here first, that means a lot. Don’t be shy, find me on socials and say hello. A comment or a DM. I’m happy to hear from you. Or drop your email below as I’ll be posting here more often.
What’s coming up?
I’ve got four more singles lined up already. The next one drops imminently, it’s the last one of 2025 and the final part of my trio of debut tracks. Then 2026 kicks off with another trio of singles leading up to my debut EP drop. Each one’s got its own pulse, its own bit of chaos, but they all tie into the same bigger picture I’ve been building.
I don’t want to just release music into the void — I want to bring it to life. So I’m planning to start doing some small, stripped-back shows, the kind that feel more like a conversation than a performance. Tiny rooms, tight crowds, no barriers — just sweat, noise, and connection. I’m also itching to start working with other artists and bands, swapping ideas, building something a bit bigger than just me in my spare room with a guitar and too many half-finished demos. And yeah — I’m putting together a live band of my own, too. I want that raw energy on stage, the kind you can’t fake or overdub. It’s all starting to take shape — messy, loud, and real.
This is where I’d like some help. If you know a drummer looking for a lively new project, send them my way. Especially if they’re local-ish to Nottingham. Then it’s the rest of the team. I can play guitar and bass but I can’t do both at the same time. Another bass player or guitarist or even someone like me who plays both is needed to complete the line-up. Best way to contact me about this is through Instagram.
So yeah, you’re up to date now. I promise to drop in a bit more regularly for a catch-up!
Darren Deadbeat
Darren Deadbeat 