Darcie Haven delivers sad music to happy dance to in latest single, 'Pheromones'

Western Australia’s Darcie Haven has carved a musical path with her melancholic, yet utterly charming take, and she has just released her third single in ‘Pheromones’.

‘Pheromones’ is an indie-pop ode to nostalgia and heartache, with Darcie pouring vulnerability onto paper, showing a knack for sincere, relatable and timeless storytelling which draws you in from the beginning.

With this single, Darcie channels heartbreak and manages to transform heavy emotion in to a charismatic, pulsing pop banger. ‘Pheromones’ could easily get lost in a sea of singer/songwriter material, had it stuck to a more formulaic sound, with which you can hear the beds of acoustic guitar strumming, however, the track is lifted by synth textures and a bouncing pop beat that really complements Darcie’s confident yet tender vocal takes. It’s a sad song to happy dance to, and shake off the emotions that are bogging you down.

Of ‘Pheromones’, Darcie explains that it was written about a situation she had been trying to put words around for some time.

“It was a confusing, weird relationship that brought out emotions I could never make sense of, until this song quite literally poured out of me late one night. It came together faster than any other song I’ve written. Since that night, it’s been so special to me, and playing it has been the most cathartic experience. I’m beyond excited to share it, and hopefully give that same experience to people who have felt something similar,” she said.

Joining creative forces with Aidan Hogg (G Flip, Hatchie, Eves Karydas), the track swells with gleaming synths and fuzz-driven guitar hooks, beating along to the heart of the song, her poignant songwriting.

Barely a year into her music career, Darcie Haven is already climbing the ranks of the Australian pop-realm. Compelling in her coming-of-age anthems, her first releases “I Wanna Be” and “Coping” caught the attention of industry heads, with a triple j Unearthed feature artist crown and multiple triple j spins. Darcie has appeared as a special guest for Dulcie and shared stages with Aussie favourites Ruby Fields, Teenage Joans and Hope D as well as sets at Sidefest and WA Day Festival.

Within a year of her debut single, she has been handpicked to support DMA’s for their Fremantle Arts Centre show and will be a special guest of Vance Joy in Margaret River, along with Noah Dillon, Budjerah and Mia Wray.

Darcie is an emerging indie pop force, with heart-wrenching and relatable lyrics, and she is an artist who is only just getting started, so stay tuned.

‘Pheromones’ is streaming now on all platforms.