Seattle’s All-Women Garage-Rock Road Warriors THE DARTS Light the Bonfire on Their Sharpest LP Yet, Halloween Love Songs
Seattle’s all-women garage-rock crew The Darts return with “Midnight Creep,” the first single from their upcoming album Halloween Love Songs, out March 3 on Adrenalin Fix Music. The track plunges into the band’s signature spooky, swagger-heavy garage-trash sound, blending Farfisa-driven riffs with a danceable, chaotic energy that recalls classic Back From the Grave compilations with a modern, infectious twist. The single sets the tone for an album that promises both fun and menace, highlighting The Darts’ knack for marrying raw punk energy with cinematic, midnight-ready grooves.
Over the past decade, The Darts have built a global underground reputation through sold-out shows across Europe, the UK, and North America, multiple vinyl runs, and standout festival appearances including Punk Rock Bowling, SJOCK, and Bear Stone. Frontwoman Nicole Laurenne leads the four-piece—Nicole, Rebecca Davidson (guitar), Lindsay Scarey (bass), and returning drummer Rikki Styxx—with a direct, joyous connection to audiences, making their live performances feel intimate yet electrifying. With acclaimed KEXP sessions and fans ranging from Stephen King to Jello Biafra, Halloween Love Songs showcases the band at their most dialed, dangerous, and gleefully unhinged.
Seattle garage-punk mainstays The Darts return with their most ambitious record yet, “Halloween Love Songs,” out now on Adrenalin Fix Music. Produced by Grammy-winning Mark Rains at Station House Studio in Los Angeles, the album captures a band at full power, blending years of touring, lineup changes, and late-night writing into a tight, cinematic garage-punk statement. Known for their electrifying live shows, the band has sold out tours across Europe, the UK, and North America, moved vinyl faster than labels could repress it, and played major festivals like Punk Rock Bowling, Binic Folk and Blues, SJOCK, and Bear Stone Festival, earning fans including Dave Vanian, Stephen King, and Jello Biafra. Their music thrives on connection, with Nicole Laurenne’s magnetic presence and the group’s joyful, crowd-inclusive performances setting them apart.
“Halloween Love Songs” is more than a novelty record — it’s a two-sided exploration of mood and atmosphere. Side A radiates early-evening energy with tracks like “Midnight Creep,” “Zombies on the Metro,” and “Every Night Is Halloween,” full of Farfisa-driven grit, snarling guitar, and punchy rhythm. Side B dives into darker, late-night territory with hypnotic, chant-driven songs like “Apocalypse,” “The Devil Made Me Do It,” and “Darkness,” blending heavy fuzz, garage rock roots, and modern muscle. Inspired by real-life performances and moments of communal release, the album balances humor, danger, and joy, showcasing The Darts’ ability to steer momentum, engage their audience, and craft a record that feels both timeless and urgent.
Make sure you check out the music video for “Every Night is Halloween” on YouTube below and the full album over on Spotify!
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