‘Can you really be punk in comfortable suburban Surrey?’ is a question that’s been thrown around a lot in relation to Darko. The blistering answer lies in Sea of Trees, the 3rd EP from the UK melodic punks - you've heard plenty of punk bands, but never one twisting conventions like this.

Channeling the technical skill of Protest The Hero, the colossal choruses of Four Year Strong and the brutality of Slayer into a sound that's got more in common with Pennywise, A Wilhelm Scream and Propagandhi, this lot specialize in melodic, fingertapped guitar intricacy woven into a balls out strain of skate punk. ‘It’s like Anthrax finger banging Blink-182, and they’re loving it’, describes vocalist Dan Smith

“Techy skate-punk for fans of Belvedere and Strung Out” – Rock Sound

‘Alright, let’s just get this out there for everyone: this band is composed of some SERIOUS rippers’ – DyingScene.com

‘Melodic and heavy, fast and intricate, Darko play furious melodic hardcore with incendiary live shows’ – FRONT Magazine

'They've got the skills and imagination to make this a heart-racing listen.' - Big Cheese Magazine

This Is Hardcore Podcast is inspired by the people and culture that make things possible. Interviews, stories and plenty of insight and inspiration in the do-ers, the makers and the people pushing the culture over the last 4 decades. There is an unbelievable amount of great DIY information being discussed and will be disseminated through these conversations, in hopes of instilling a hard work ethic in the new generations and a rekindling a connection to the old ways for the old school listeners.

Carry The Banner is a genuine article from the road. A road well traveled by Toronto's own punk rock n roll quartet, The Flatliners. Follow them on their travels across the globe, from sweaty punk shows to entertaining conversation among their friends and contemporaries about music, life, touring and more.

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