Deadbeat Darling is a four-piece

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which formed in

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in 2006. The band's sound is a blend of several musical genres, including

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, surf,

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, dub and

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. They have released one EP and two full-length albums.

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Magazine also named Deadbeat Darling one of the Best Bands of

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2010. The band recorded their next record, ''The Angel's Share'', at

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with

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winning producer Ken Nelson (

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, Gomez, The Charlatans) and

winning mixer Adrian Bushby (

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, My Bloody Valentine) in May 2011, and released the album in April 2012. After the ''Angel's Share'' tour, the band went on hiatus, and Joseph recorded a solo album in 2013.

Members

*Joseph King - guitar, lead vocals *Mohit Bhansali - lead guitar, backing vocals *Evan Howard - drums, percussion, effects *Ian Everall - bass

Discography

*''Belle Epoch'', EP (2007) *''Weight of Wandering'' (2009) *''The Angels Share'' (2012)

Tours

*February/March 2013 - California Tour *Summer 2012 - Dead of Summer Tour with

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*Spring 2012 - South by Southwest Tour *February 2012 - UK Tour *Summer 2011 - Dead of Summer Tour *May 2010 - East vs. West Tour with The Tender Box *October 2010 - UK Tour *Summer 2009 - Support for

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*Summer 2008 - Goodnight Summer Tour with Deep Ella and

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*May 2008 - Liars and Saints Tour with

and

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References

External links

Deadbeat Darling Official WebsiteBlackBook Magazine Exclusive: The 28 Best Bands of CMJ
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