Indie Rock

Dartz! (often stylized as DARTZ!) were a Math rock group from Middlesbrough, England, who formed at the beginning of 2005. They are signed to Xtra Mile Recordings in the UK and Deep Elm in the US, and released one full-length album, one mini-album, three singles and a split 7-inch via Xtra Mile, as well as an EP on Sunderland based DIY micro-label Fakedream Records, and a split 10-inch with Scottish band Stapleton on Gravity DIP.

They recorded with the record producer Mark Williams (Biffy Clyro, Bloc Party, Fightstar, Nine Black Alps, Million Dead, Ghymp) at the Battery Studios in London and they toured with Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Hot Club De Paris and The Rumble Strips, as well as also playing with bands including The Futureheads, Melt Banana, The Young Knives, Make Believe and Foals. More recently Dartz added long-time collaborator Nico Taylor, once the logistics man for the band, to the line-up.

In September 2007, the band announced that they were going to take a break from touring to focus on their education, with Maughan studying English Literature at Oxford University and Anderson studying English and Film at Sheffield Hallam.[citation needed] The decision was explained in an article in The Times newspaper entitled "Bands Balancing Uni With Fame", although it was criticised by the NME in the magazine's review of "The Sad History Of The Village Of Alnerique" in September 2008.[citation needed] Dartz have had three videos featured on MTV2, all of which were directed by Teesside University lecturer Marcus T. Diamond. A fourth video, for the track "Cold Holidays", was recorded by Wife Swap cameraman Rob Taylor during the band's tour with I Was A Cub Scout.[citation needed]

They broke up on 2 July 2009 according to their MySpace page. Their final live outing was at The Peel, Kingston. Support came from former touring partner Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

Matthew Jonathan Gordon Maltese (born 6 October 1997) is a British-Canadian singer-songwriter. His style blends elements from indie pop, indie rock, and chamber pop. Since releasing his debut single "Even If It's a Lie" in 2015, Maltese has released four studio albums, and four EPs. In July 2021, Maltese announced his third studio album, Good Morning It's Now Tomorrow; the album was released in October 2021 via Nettwerk, the label he is currently signed with. Maltese released his fourth studio album, Driving Just to Drive in April 2023.

Maltese released his first single, "Even If It's a Lie", on SoundCloud in 2015. After the release of the single, Maltese signed with Café Bleu Recordings, a subdivision of Atlantic Records. In 2016, through Café Bleu Recordings, Maltese released his follow up EP, titled In a New Bed. The following year in 2017 Maltese released a single titled "As the World Caves In" which as he shared in an interview, is about the idea of then-UK Prime Minister Theresa May and then-U.S. President Donald Trump, deciding to spend a night of romance together before triggering atomic warfare. The single saw a resurgence on TikTok starting in May 2021 following a cover by singer Sarah Cothran. In January 2023, it was certified Silver in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for selling 200,000 equivalent units.

Lord Huron is an indie rock and folk band from Los Angeles, California. Led by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ben Schneider, the band has released two full-length albums, two EPs and a handful of singles since 2012. Lord Huron has won fans with their melodic and moody sound, and their music has been featured in film, television shows, and commercials. The Music of Lord Huron
Lord Huron's music has an ethereal quality that combines elements of folk, indie rock, and dream pop. Schneider's lyrics are often introspective and mysterious in nature. His songwriting is also inspired by his travels; songs like "Ancient Names (Part I)" are inspired by a trip to Mexico. The band's instrumentation consists of guitars, drums, bass, synthesizers and occasional strings. Collaborations with Other Artists
Lord Huron has collaborated with several other artists over the years. These include singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers on the song "Strange Trails" and musician Gillian Welch on the song "The Night We Met". They've also released a cover of John Prine's "Paradise" with The Highwomen. Real Name & Age
The primary member of Lord Huron is Ben Schneider (born 1982), who is 37 years old. He is joined live by Mark Barry (drums), Miguel Briseño (bass), Brandon Draper (drums/percussion), Tom Renaud (guitar/vocals), and Karl Kerfoot (keys/guitar). Social Media Bio
Indie rock band Lord Huron creates tunes that take you on a journey.