Music Review: Those Darlins - Those Darlins

Tennessee’s best kept little secret no longer remains hidden as Those Darlins have released their debut self titled album on their very own label Oh Wow Dang! Records.  Kelly Darlin, Nikki Darlin, and Jessie Darlin who make up Those Darlins do their own thing their own way. The result is a band that spills out some great tunes combining pop with rock, punk, and country.

Hailing from Murfreesboro, TN the musically inclined trio of women have already made their way around the US playing shows small and large.  With their constant touring with acts such as Dan Auerbach, The Features, and even playing a stage at this year’s Bonnaroo, they finally have released their debut album for all to hear. 

Having already been a huge fan, I was excited for their music to spread to a larger audience.  I think it will not be too difficult for that to happen thanks to this release.

So what is it about this band that has more or less turned me into an obsessed fan?  The girls mix the perfect blend of garage rock, punk, and even some country rock style all into a sound I just can not get enough of.  They have enough sass to knock your grandpa to the floor, the looks that guarantee instant crushes, the smiles of angels, and can party down like no other.  I’m pretty sure they can all kick your ass too with out any help.


Appalachian sounds clash with punk attitude and female strong ideals and is smashed into a fine sounding bar-rock sound all coming from three good looking gals who drink their whiskey from the bottle.  Think Wanda Jackson meets Joan Jett with even a taste of some Kathleen Hanna. 

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