Darling Parade
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Darling Parade | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock Pop rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Page 2 Music |
| Members | Kristin Kearns Nate McCoy Dustin McCoy Casey Conrad |
| Website | darlingparade |
Darling Parade is an American Alternative Rock band from Nashville, formed in early 2007. The band consists of Kristin Kearns (vocals/guitar), Nate McCoy (guitar/vocals), Dustin McCoy (bass/vocals), and Casey Conrad (drums).[1] By December 5, 2011, the band were ranked at No. 8 on the Billboard Next Big Sound Chart.[2] On May 4, 2012, their music video for "Never Wrong" was voted to the No. 1 position on The Freshmen mtvU.[3] Their debut full-length studio album, Battle Scars & Broken Hearts was released on April 2, 2013, by Page 2 Music.[4]
In June 2013, Darling Parade was declared the winner of the "Let's make a band famous" category at MTV & VH1's O Music Awards. The band performed live at MTV's VMA Week, and was named MTV's Artist to Watch.
Tours[edit]
- Supporting act in January and February 2012 on national tour with Cassadee Pope, Stephen Jerzak, and Justin Young[5][6]
- Performance at Summerfest 2012 opening for Cherri Bomb & Chevelle.[7]
- Performed multiple shows at Shout Fest 2010 where they opened for Switchfoot, Plumb, and Sixpence None The Richer.
- Supporting act on national tour with Trapt in 2014
Use in Film & TV[edit]
- Promotional Trailer for Stargate Universe on SyFy Channel (2009)
- The Lying Game - ABC Family[8]
- Fly Girls - The CW
- Featured in SuperCuts "Rock the Cut" Ad (2013)
Band members[edit]
- Current
- Kristin Kearns – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
- Nate McCoy – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Dustin McCoy – Bass, Backing Vocals
- Casey Conrad – Drums
- Past
- Adam Gooch
- Jonathan Davis
- Scott Adams
- Robert Fairless
- Nathan Thurston
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | Top Heatseekers | Independent Albums | ||
| 2013 | Battle Scars & Broken Hearts
| - | 77 | - |
EPs[edit]
- Darling Parade (self-titled) (2009)
- What You Want (2010)
- Until We Say It's Over (2011)
Singles[edit]
- "Ghost"
- "Never Wrong"
- "Crash And Burn"
- "Run Away"
Collaborations[edit]
- Stephen Christian of Anberlin co-wrote and provided guest vocals on "Remember" for the band's 3rd EP, Until We Say It's Over.