Los Angeles-based artist Darro is back with a fresh blast of pop-punk energy that you won’t want to miss. On June 20, he released his new single “what’s good,” accompanied by a music video that perfectly captures the fierce spirit of the track. Following up on his recent single “one sided,” this new release continues to build on Darro’s signature style — a unique blend of early 2000s emo nostalgia and a sleek, modern polish he calls “posh-punk.”
The song packs a punch right from the start, with biting vocals and angsty lyrics that reveal a surprising vulnerability beneath the grit. Darro shares that “what’s good” is a deeply personal anthem about betting everything on himself after a life-changing battle with a brain tumor. The track chronicles his journey from near loss to a triumphant new beginning fueled by sheer determination and hope.
Darro’s story is as compelling as his sound. After his 2017 debut EP Nostalgia, he faced intense rehab to relearn how to speak and sing following surgery. But instead of holding him back, this challenge inspired his 2020 full-length album Song Of Recovery, which won critical acclaim and charted on iTunes Rock Albums. Since then, Darro has built a devoted fanbase with his hypnotic instrumentation and captivating vocals, even successfully crowdfunding a West Coast tour in 2024.
Recognized as a Rising Star by Medium and praised by outlets like Billboard and Rolling Stone India, Darro is proving that pop-punk is far from done — it’s evolving. His latest singles, produced by Kris Crummett, are setting a fresh standard for alternative music, and “what’s good” is another bold step forward. If you’re craving a track that’s raw, real, and irresistibly catchy, Darro just delivered.
