Photo Credit: Dustin Cohen

Indie Rock band Darkbird led by vocalist Kelly Barnes today released a music video for their single ‘Heartbeat’. The video has all the feels of the 80’s with the retro nostalgia and comparisons to the legendary Eurythmics and Rick Astley. The catchy summer jam produced by Walker Lukens draws you in from the initial thumping bass line to the song defining hook and has been well received by the local music community here in Austin.

The debut of the song and video coincided with the unexpected death of multi-platinum DJ, Ian Carey. His monster hit ‘Get Shaky’ which went 2X Platinum in Australia and Gold in NZ and EU. The same Kelly Barnes who wrote and sang vocals for ‘Get Shaky’ has found herself drawn back into the electronic dance sound in her rock band's latest number, ‘Heartbeat’. “It’s really just about needing to feel alive. Whether it’s substance, human interaction or even a heart attack. Needing a jolt of life in some way”, Kelly Barnes, explains of the song.

The band also recently announced upcoming support shows with Middle Kids and Tokyo Police Club in Texas this fall – Tickets are available from the artist’ websites. ‘Heartbeat’ is out now via AWAL and available wherever you consume music.

Lyrics to the first song Kelly and Brian would ever write together set the stage for the romantic waterloo that would become Darkbird. Kelly Barnes left Los Angeles after a broken marriage resulted in a broken band. Just prior to the move, she unexpectedly hit international success, as the vocalist on the massive hit “Get Shaky” with the late DJ Ian Carey. While the track and a few others were financially significant to the ex-wife and waitress, Kelly was ready to explore another path that was more personally expressive.

After a tragic house fire in NYC, Brian Cole opted for a fresh start. As his belongings smoldered in the winter snow, he decided to pack up what was left and head south in search of warmer days and better luck. Ironically, while most go to LA or NYC to make their dreams come true, Brian and Kelly found each other on the musician page on Craigslist in Austin, TX. While they had hoped to leave their pasts behind, inevitably, the heartbreaks found a place they call home in Darkbird.

“Speaking of earth-shattering, mind-blowing performances that leave you reeling pleasantly in the aftermath, Darkbird brings it all with songwriter/vocalist Kelly Barnes setting stages on fire” - KUTX

Watch the Music Video for ‘Heartbeat’ https://youtu.be/getQz42pO54

Listen to ‘Heartbeat’ - https://smarturl.it/Darkbird-Heartbeat

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