Rooted in a broad spectrum of inspiration from literary giants like William Somerset Maugham and Paul Auster, to the raw poetic stylings of John Cooper Clarke – Rio and Gerard built a partnership founded on instinct and ingenuity. Their sound, described as ‘pop-noir’, blends timeless, cinematic elegance with a modern edge, creating music that feels both haunting and exhilarating.

Dark Tropics’ soundscape is driven by analogue instruments and vintage recording techniques, giving their work an authentic, organic feel that resonates with both contemporary and classic sensibilities. Their songs explore the emotional peaks and valleys of the human experience— the burning highs of lust, the fragility of heartache, the sting of betrayal, and the glory of defiance—capturing these universal themes with a depth that is as evocative as it is relatable. The scope of Dark Tropics is limited only by how far down the rabbit hole you wish to follow.

Dark Tropics say this about their new single, ‘’Whispers’ is about throwing caution to the wind in pursuit of the greatest nights of your life.’

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Following the critical acclaim of their debut album INK and 2023 singles ‘Midnight 10th Of December’ and ‘I Bet You Can’, Dark Tropics announce their brand new era.

Discussing the making of the single, Dark Tropics say “‘Carnival was written and demoed really quickly and felt completely effortless. The groove seemed to have an immediate swagger and the lyrics danced onto the page. It’s about an intense but fleeting holiday romance; one that stays ingrained in your mind forever.”

The stylised single is a sweeping cinematic slideshow of energising percussion and upbeat bass hooks in the classic pop tradition. Reminiscent of the sound and scope of Florence and The Machine and Haim, Dark Tropics’ newest release is their most ambitious yet. Lyrics dripping with seduction powered by towering vocals and arrangements propel the act into a new era of stadium sized songs.

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The stylised single is an anthemic call to action positioning themselves at the front of the charge for change. Keeping their cinematic scores but swapping out the subtly underrated pop of their debut for a swirling horizon of alternative pop choruses and commanding hooks.

Reminiscent of the sounds and scope of Florence and The Machine and Angel Olsen, Dark Tropics’ newest release is their most ambitious yet. Lyrics hyper charged with a call to stand for what you believe in, powered by towering vocals and arrangements propel the act into a new era of stadium sized songs.

Dark Tropics on ‘Midnight 10th of December’: “It’s a song that’s hidden in the mist of memories. We piece together what we can. It’s about making decisions in the moment and the implications of those decisions …are there any? Does it matter? We are where we are. It’s about not having all the facts and it not mattering. It’s about one of those few moments in life when you are where you should be and you’re aware of it but know it shall soon pass.”

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