Sorry Darling - “Sorry Darling”

The resurgence of power pop as a prominent subsect of indie rock has been a welcome development in recent years. For quite some time, I was sitting all alone with my Smithereens, Marshall Crenshaw, Matthew Sweet records waiting patiently for my contemporaries to take the baton. Now, we’re truly in a bit of a renaissance with bands like The Beths, Charley Bliss, consistently putting out noteworthy, critically lauded releases. Brooklyn has proven to be a hot bed for bands that enjoy the more bubblegum-y aspects of rock music. Strange Neighbors, Onesie, and Holy Tunics are just a few that’ve made their mark locally and following the release of their first ever single last week, newcomers Sorry Darling are working their way into the mix.

Sorry Darling’s eponymous debut tune is sweet, fun, and chock full of infectious, ear wormy ingredients. The song opens with a catchy and massive wall of guitars before the band’s tight-as-hell rhythm section keeps the engine chugging along. The chorus is the pinnacle of their sharp songwriting prowess, as it features sing-a-long inducing lyrics, perfectly timed cymbal crashes, and lots of gooey “ohhhs” and “ahhhs.” 

In conjunction with the release, the band also shared a fun video for the song, which contains a ton of amusing sitcom references. You can watch it below.

You can purchase “Sorry Darling” on Bandcamp or stream it on your platform of choice. Keep up with the band by following them on Instagram.