After 5 major international contests and tens of thousands of votes, Darlingside, a very unique band out of Northampton, Mass., has emerged as the ultimate winner of the Sennheiser Hear.I Am contest. The band comes away with some great prizes. Not only did they get to perform in Autsin, TX during SXSW, but they won a 3-song demo from Pick The Band Records, some amazing Sennheiser gear and a once in a lifetime showcase to Universal Records at their NY headquarters. This is something bands are only lucky to get and it can change the future of any band.
Established in September 2009 as Northampton, MA’s premier “string-rock” quintet, Darlingside has quickly taken hold in New England’s musical imagination. Playing over 100 shows during their first year of touring, the band has created a seamless, exhilarating sound at the intersection of rock, classical, and folk music. Their first studio offering, EP 1, has earned high praise for its craftsmanship and originality, and the band’s new material has further expanded their artistic range. This spring, the band will be taking its talent and energy on the road, embarking on a tour that ranges as far as Toronto, ON and Austin, TX. With a debut full-length album set to be released later in 2011, this looks to be a breakout year for Darlingside.
Check out their music and other great bands on WPTB Pick The Band Radio. Stay tuned for great things from Darlingside.
