Los Angeles-based songwriter, producer & multi-instrumentalist, Salar Rajabnik, operating as Darker Lighter has released his newest single, “Open Up, Sunshine.” Dropping with a music video, it comes ahead of the project’s self-titled debut LP set for release on May 2nd. Watch it below and find out more.
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Salar Rajabnik (Darker Lighter) on the track, “A song about not wanting to settle. About wanting to push for something better, and crucially; more substantive in any given facet of life. About fighting against all odds for hope when you don’t feel like there is any available. About carrying on in the wake of disappointment. All set to an unabashedly brazen wall of guitars and amplifiers, played with an energy meant to evoke the song’s ethos.”
Rajabnik has been making waves in the indie rock and post-punk scenes for years, having worked as a guitar tech and associate with legends like Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Kim Gordon. Rajabnik is gearing up to make a lasting impact with his highly anticipated debut album as Darker Lighter, recorded at legendary Studio 606, with Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Robert Adam Stevenson (Paul McCartney, Queens Of The Stone Age, The Kills, Jeff Beck). Performing every instrument himself, “Open Up, Sunshine,” is a rebellious indie rock fusion of guitar, drums, and Rajabnik’s layered vocals, urging listeners urging listeners in a triumphant anthem to make the most of life.
Darker Lighter tracklisting:
01 Hanging On
02 Someday Soon
03 Be
04 Nothing’s Ever Gonna Be The Same Again
05 First Time*
06 Shadow Of A Doubt
07 Open Up, Sunshine
08 Nice To Meet You
09 Electronic Eye
10 Like Birds Fly Away
11 Did You See Me Walking?
12 Take It All In
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Darker Lighter, the evocative alias of Salar Rajabnik, is a force of nature in the indie rock & post-punk scenes, hailing from the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles. With a sound that’s as raw as it is reflective, Rajabnik channels the restless spirit of resistance and artistic integrity into every note he plays. His journey is anything but ordinary; raised between Tehran and Kansas City, he’s a product of two worlds that collide and merge in his music, creating a unique blend of cultural richness and nuance.
From a young age, while his peers were chasing trends, Rajabnik was deep in the crates, finding solace and inspiration in the dusty grooves of vinyl records, while simultaneously exploring modern sounds. This early obsession with music wasn’t just a phase; it was the seed of something much bigger. He taught himself to master the bass, drums, guitar, and the art of songwriting, developing a style that’s as much about feeling as it is about technique. Rajabnik’s talents didn’t go unnoticed. He spent years on the road, honing his craft in various projects and earning his stripes alongside some of the most iconic bands of our time.
Now, after years of anticipation, Darker Lighter isn’t just an artist to watch; he’s an artist who demands to be heard, with a sound that’s destined to echo through the annals of rock history. Darker Lighter’s first single, “Hanging On” was released 20 September 2024, with more singles releasing to acclaim & notable endorsements leading up to the full length debut LP dropping.
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