Inspired by a friend, singer-songwriter Danny Darlington has unveiled his new love-infused track, Freya.
Danny Darlington – Freya
Bury-based troubadour Danny Darlington is emerging as a promising name in the indie music scene. Although he has only released a few tracks, Danny has already achieved notable milestones, including over 20,000 streams for his 2023 singles Falling and The Hell Fire Club (Sheelagh’s Version) respectively.
What started as a playful joke among friends has transformed into one of Danny Darlington’s most compelling songs: Freya. Named after his friend who inspired the track, Freya delves into a nuanced and relatable situation. Danny describes the song as exploring themes that go beyond the initial jest, offering a deeper and more meaningful perspective.
As he further explains:
“I originally wrote the chorus for this song as a joke after my friend, Freya, asked me to write a song about her in high school. Three years later I found a recording of it and decided to make it into a full song by creating a story of two friends who clearly have developed feelings for each other but are also trying to deal with trauma from past relationships. It’s hard to form a healthy relationship as it is, never mind when you’re hardly ever sober.”
Like a serene journey through the clouds, Freya creates a soothing atmosphere with gentle instrumentation. The subtle drums and bass merge with ethereal guitar passages, while Danny’s dreamy vocals weave a melody as sweet and enchanting as the inspiration behind the song.
“Freya is a delightfully charming dream pop gem.”
With his latest release, Danny Darlington proves that quality outweighs quantity. Although he doesn’t release new material every month, the enjoyment of his melodies makes frequent releases unnecessary.
Discover more from Danny Darlington:
Discover more on Right Chord Music
- Music Census. Understanding Independent Artists In 2024
- 3 Ways to Improve Spotify Wrapped For Independent Artists
- The A-Z Music Glossary For Independent Musicians In 2023
- The Spotify Popularity Index Top 40 Chart
Words Javier Rodriguez
