#414 Nicole Laurenne of The Darts

#414 Nicole Laurenne of The Darts

From Apologue Podcast by Apologue Productions

February 24, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

Nicole Laurenne of The Darts discusses their new album and the band's evolution in the garage rock scene.

Seattle’s all-women garage-rock wrecking crew The Darts kick off their new album cycle with “Midnight Creep,” the first advance single from their upcoming LP Halloween Love Songs, out March 3 on Adrenalin Fix Music. The single drops Tuesday, January 13 and finds the band slipping deeper into the spooky, swagger-heavy garage-trash universe they’ve been flirting with since day one. If you’ve ever wished the Back From the Grave comps came with a dance craze, you’re already in the right neighborhood. The Darts have spent the last decade carving their name into the global underground with Farfisa-first garage chaos, sold-out shows across Europe, the UK, and North America, and multiple sold-out vinyl runs. They’re known for genuine, close-to-the-crowd performances and Nicole’s honest connection with the room, a band that brings people into the show and plays from real joy rather than polish. They’ve landed sought-after KEXP live sessions and hit major festivals like Punk Rock Bowling, Binic Folk and Blues, SJOCK Festival, and Bear Stone Festival, earning fans ranging from Dave Vanian to Stephen King to Jello Biafra. With Nicole Laurenne (vocals and keys), Rebecca Davidson (guitar)…

People in this episode

Guest: Nicole Laurenne

Topics covered

  • garage rock
  • music
  • album release
  • band dynamics
  • live performances

Keywords

  • The Darts
  • Midnight Creep
  • Halloween Love Songs
  • garage chaos
  • live sessions

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Organizations: The Darts, Adrenalin Fix Music, KEXP

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