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Oh Darling
Rock / Indie / Pop

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Los Angeles, California
United States

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Member Since5/30/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.ohdarlingmusic.com/
Band Members J.MARIE has a bass to match every outfit. JASMINE sings plays a mini korg and looks amazing all the time. DAVEN owns a few guitars. JAKE is constantly working on agility and speed, and not necessarily on the drums.
Influences

Oh Darling is the true story of best friends playing music together who formed out of spontaneity and chance. Combined with the creative environment they were surrounded by and their vibrant neighborhood filled with eclectic musicians, it was not only conducive for but also created a natural transition to play music together and form a band. The Oh Darling kids make music together simply because it is the natural thing for them to do.

All from the thriving music city of Portland, Oregon, Oh Darling are Jasmine Ash on vocals and keyboards, J.Marie Hall on bass, Daven Hall on guitar, and Jake Endicott on Drums. Jasmine had been singing and playing keyboards/guitar as a solo artist for six years prior, while the Halls were both bass players for a significant amount of time. Jake had developed himself as a drummer for over ten years, playing in another band called Jonah, prior to joining Oh Darling in early 2008.

Playing music for years and their immediate chemistry allowed Oh Darling to come to fruition. It began with a conversation of the idea to write and play music together between Jasmine and J.Marie at a wedding. A few days and a few glasses of wine later, they had written four songs. “ The good ones, at that!” JMarie proclaims. Jasmine moved in with JMarie and Daven soon after, thus convincing Daven to switch to guitar, which led them to play together for the first time in late 2006. It only took one practice to unanimously agree they worked very cohesively, “… it just felt right,” Jasmine says, “We knew we had made the right combination.”

Influenced by bands such as The Pixies, Blondie, and Built to Spill, Oh Darling really is a darling band with a diverse background. By not following a formula, they write sweet, simple, unforgettable and straightforward pop songs with endearing melodies. It is also in their favor that they perform with matching outfits, possess adorable good looks and quirky personalities, while delivering an irresistible, memorable sound.

"This pop foursome is just so damned cute... Oh Darling declares loud and clear that it is nothing but a pop band, with all the unapologetic hooks and “four on the flour” drums implied by that designation. Singer Jasmine Ash crafts cotton candy verses in copious amount, turning even stumbling turns of phrase into potential sing-alongs. With an album stewing in such instances, Oh Darling’s only crime may be that it seems too hesitant to let its seams show. Then again, for a group that has boiled “adorable” down to its sleek and shiny essence, such cleanliness might be a good fit."
-Seattle Sound Mag

"It's impossible not to get a contact buzz from the band's buoyant, charming pop."
-The Portland Tribune

“The juxtaposition of sinister guitar work with angelic pipes."
-Willammet Weekly

“Nice Nice is filled with great, poppy, upbeat, kick off your shoes and let your toes start dancing and thumping tracks.”
-LiveMusicPDX

"Like their name: super cute - on stage or off. On stage, their outfits are color-coded.... Off stage, on the album, the combination of the lead singer’s precious vocals and the solid musical performances make Nice Nice one of those albums that you’ll be singing along to upon first listen."
-The Red Alert

"Pioneers of the emerging Portland pop explosion, Oh Darling deliver an intoxicating blend of indie rock that's more inspired by Day of the Dead festivals than cookie-cutter confections.... Nice Nice... ten cuts of unapologetic, perfectly crafted pop punch. Charismatic lead singer Jasmine Ash is a siren onstage — a powerhouse persona who's a little bit Courtney Love, a little bit Karen Carpenter — singing sly tracks that depict Southland mornings and obsession ("Waking Up on a Train")."
-Flavorpill

"Sweet and peppy tracks pour forth from Portland's Oh Darling.... Bits of Blondie and the Pixies peek out of the rock/pop crew's sound, along with some new millennium rhythm and a little bit of garage rock as well. Oh Darling have got that sweet-like-candy sound down, as their high-pitched vocals—the stylish Jasmine Ash's voice makes Nina Persson's sound deep in comparison—are met with a grand dose of bass guitar and smashing drums, rendering the band a pleasant blend of the rock-hard and the ultra-soft."
-Portland Mercury

"If you're into indie rock, try them out - they're fabulous! We look forward to more of the Darlings!"
-LAist (bands to look out for in 2008)

With a recent signing to Los Angeles Independent Label Creative Works Records, Oh Darling are bound to catch the ears of anyone who hears them. Tracks on the debut album showcase the bands musicianship, as well as their indie and 80's rock electro pop background. Nice Nice, produced by Gregg Williams (The Dandy Warhols, Blitzen Trapper), was released September 16th, 2008.

Contact: Creative Works Records / Black Unicorn Music Julie Shama / JulieShama@aol.com Thomas Hillard / tomhillard@gmail.com

Influences: the color pink. el corazon. the circus. el dia de los muertos.

Sounds Likea good time.
Record LabelCreative Works Records
Type of LabelIndie


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nick bissel





Jul 13 2009 1:46 AM

what's a brotha got to do to get on top friends?

:)
LEXXI PAUL PRODUCTIONS(LOS ANGELES BANDS )





Jul 8 2009 12:50 AM

WE should set a show up in July/August!
The Synthetics





Jun 29 2009 2:46 AM

Thanks for the add. The Synthetics
Jamisson Jr





Jun 29 2009 2:46 AM

Hello!

I liked your video!

Very gooooood!

So long!
....::::The MaStErPlaN::::....





Jun 26 2009 9:10 PM

Thank you for your coment....... nice music, yours tracks are good.

Regards....
DIG Music





Jun 26 2009 9:10 PM

We love what you are doing. Cheers!

..
yanoyan





Jun 26 2009 9:10 PM

Hello~(^.^)/ Dear Friend!!
How are you doing?
Please spend good summer!!(^-^)
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Roland British





Jun 18 2009 12:48 AM

Hey,
I saw your new videos...Nice...
I long to see you all Oh darling...

Love from North bay
The Active Set





Jun 7 2009 11:19 PM

Hooray! You beat me to it!
Just Lions





Jun 7 2009 7:16 AM

Your tunes are great! I always seem to find myself clicking back to your profile to listen to your high-energy music. Keep up the great work!

-Johnny
RICHARD KENNEDY





Jun 4 2009 3:30 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD...
Spaceman Effects





Jun 4 2009 3:29 AM



Three of Us, inc.





Jun 4 2009 3:29 AM

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COWABUNGA !!!
All Dudes and Dude-ettes

Thanks for showing interest
In our Barndoor surfin' tunes


Great stuff on your site !!!!!

Thanks again for the link

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Victorian Halls





Jun 4 2009 3:29 AM

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Bria





May 26 2009 5:44 PM

Like the sound, you have definitely grown. It sounds more mature and risky. I like it.
KRISROCK





May 23 2009 6:03 PM

orale , ya se hicieron famosos
y ya no me firman eh
sobres eh

bueno ya ni modo ,
jumm


krisrock
el angel del rock!!!
HOT STREETS





May 22 2009 11:11 PM

HI GUYS! <3 DAVID AMEZCUA
UN HOMBRE HECHO DE HOJAS SECAS





May 22 2009 11:11 PM

wow
hou are youuuuuu
saludos desde akiiiiiiiiiii buen musiccccc

mis mejores deseos para vosotros
Maja Presnell





May 21 2009 1:36 AM

OH DARLINGS!!

wonderful creatures of sound gather in foresty clearings to hear these groove tunes to which they frolick.


much love
Jake





May 20 2009 4:30 PM

Just thought I'd stop by and say 'hello' to the Darlings. You guys/gals are tops.
Organikk Warfare





May 19 2009 9:31 PM

Thanks for the add!! Check out the new songs and let us know what you think...
Wicked Kate





May 19 2009 9:31 PM

love it!! :)
a.)Rex Stratton





May 18 2009 5:44 PM

Howdy!
peace
dirtyfake





May 16 2009 7:30 PM


Thank you for being there!
Bruno Bezerra





May 16 2009 7:30 PM

Olá.
Minha pagina foi atualizado com duas músicas inéditas, novas fotos, poemas, xilogravuras e cordel.
Aguardo sua visita.
Luz, saúde e sucesso.
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