another band seeking the holy grail of major label love is darker the sky.

In my humble opinion,
these North Shore musicians have the best shot of any independent band I have ever heard in Vancouver. Darker The Sky rock. After finally getting to see them play at Vancouver's famous Railway Club in December 2009, on the same small stage where Radiohead once performed, it was clear that their frequently "sold-out" free demo of five songs is not just a well done recording. This band is just as epic and even more potent live as on their live-off-the-floor EP. Chris Warunki is one of Vancouver's most powerful rock drummers.


As the story goes,
Warunki found Robin through Myspace after hearing a demo of the songwriters "Space," which, as Robin told me in the audio portion of the interview is one of the band's most difficult songs to perform – yet a unique song that well deserves its title. "Space" certainly stood out at the Railway Club show as something special, but was a clear challenge to the band's dynamic and musicianship as a group. Warunki said that Darker The Sky would like to open for Muse someday. And I would say of the long list of bands who would like to do that, these boys may just make it there. I mean, Silversun Pickups, who are opening for Muse in Vancouver on April 1st have nothing Darker The Sky doesn't have except for one thing…major label support. As for local bands, Warunki said the band would also like to open for Run the Red Light. Vancouver has a surplus of talent right now, and most bands just need to be noticed.


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As Darker The Sky are ever on the path
to being brighter and brighter stars. One look at Robin Younge and you can tell he is a rock star. The world just doesn't know it yet. Music aside (just for the moment), at first glance he reminded me of Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler and other famous rock stars. Why? Well, not to be taken the wrong way but…I wasn't sure if he was ugly or beautiful. That sounds bad, I know. Well, take it from me, one of the average looking pot bellied masses: you have to look unique to be a rock star.


Robin Younge is unique.
The story goes that Robin was playing an open mic and Chris Warunki, one of Vancouver's best known session drum wizards got one of Robin's songs stuck in his head. And so the ball started to roll.... Trust me, have one listen to their 4 track promo CD, which they give away free at shows, and you will know why Warunki couldn't get Younge's voice and lyrics out of his head.