[Cover photo credit to Tim Kramer]

Southern English band Progressive Punk band Darko have taken their performances to 40+ countries, including Japan, Australia, and Canada, and shared stages with bands like Strung Out, Ignite, Frank Turner, Propagandhi, and H2O.

After frontman Dan Smith remained in Australia post-pandemic, the band turned to Tom West, of Lockjaw labelmates Almeida, to take the mic. West brought a Metal-influenced direction and lyrical directness that shook things up.

Now, Darko are releasing Canvas, the final piece in a trilogy of conceptually-linked EPs, arriving this Friday, July 18, 2025. It fuses Post-Rock textures, Death Metal growls, and their own brand of Melodic Hardcore.

Upcoming Shows:

19/07 – Hormersdorf, DE @ KNRD20/07 – Prague, CZ @ Cross Club

22/07 – Graz, AT @ Music House w/ MakeWar & The Anti-Queens

24/07 – Milan, IT @ CIQ

25/07 – Monteforte D’Alpone, IT @ Braustuberl Munchen

26/07 – Ferrara, IT @ DLB Festival

27/07 – Morrovale, IT @ Drunk in Public

04-08/08 – Punk Rock Holiday, Slovenia