London, UK – With a growing reputation for emotional honesty and genre-blurring creativity, DARNELL continues to prove he is one of the most compelling voices in modern Drum and Bass with the release of his deeply affecting new single, Staring At The Moon, out now.
Before his forward-pushing release Follow urged listeners to keep moving, Staring At The Moon invites them to pause, reflect, and feel. Released on September 20, 2025, the track is a beautifully restrained yet powerful offering. It is a tender, emotionally charged Drum and Bass record that explores devotion, distance, and the quiet ache of love that refuses to fade.
Built on classic DnB breaks, smooth melodic layers, and soulful, heartfelt vocals, the song pulses with energy while carrying a raw vulnerability that lingers long after the final beat. Anchored by the unforgettable line, “I’ve been staring at the moon, waiting for your call,” the track perfectly captures the late-night emotional limbo between hope and heartbreak, a space many listeners will instantly recognize as their own.
Speaking on the inspiration behind the release, DARNELL shares,
“This one came from a real place, that feeling when you’re wide awake, staring at your phone, hoping to hear from someone you still love. It’s about the weight of regret, the patience of love, and wanting to show you’ve changed even if you can’t go back.”
That authenticity sits at the heart of the record and is what makes Staring At The Moon resonate so deeply.
Unlike high-energy Drum and Bass anthems designed solely for peak-time moments, this track takes a more thoughtful approach. DARNELL expertly balances speed with soul and intensity with intimacy, crafting a song that works just as powerfully on the dancefloor as it does during solitary late-night moments of reflection. Lyrics such as “If patience is a virtue, I truly don’t deserve you” and “Together we ride losses and we celebrate the wins” feel lived-in and sincere, offering listeners a window into a relationship that feels unfinished, honest, and deeply human.
More than a standalone single, Staring At The Moon represents an important chapter in DARNELL’s wider artistic journey. From his early recognition on Big Brother UK to his evolution into a multidisciplinary artist, he continues to use music as a powerful outlet to unpack identity, love, growth, and redemption in real time. Each release builds with intention, revealing an artist unafraid of vulnerability and fully committed to meaningful storytelling.
Drawing inspiration from artists such as Hybrid Minds, Roni Size, Netsky, and LSB, DARNELL is carving out his own space within the soulful Drum and Bass landscape. His sound is rooted in emotion, authenticity, and artistic maturity. Staring At The Moon stands as a clear statement of growth, proving that Drum and Bass can be as emotionally rich as it is rhythmically powerful.
As DARNELL continues to push creative boundaries and connect deeply with listeners, this release further establishes him as an artist to watch, not only for the sound he creates, but for the honesty and heart he brings to every note.
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