The story of Darkpines begins in the woods—but not in some contrived, Instagram-filtered way. These are real woods: Pennsylvania wilds, Austin campfires, and quiet nights lit by the twang of a relative’s banjo. Those early memories weren’t just sentimental—they were formative. “Eclectic is the only word that fits,” the artist says, and it tracks. The music swings freely between dusty folk roots and left-field electronic textures, as if Bon Iver wandered into an Ableton session with a head full of Brian Eno.
Darkpines doesn’t chase trends. As an educator by day and self-taught producer by night, they approach music-making like a long hike—deliberate, patient, and personal. While others chase TikTok virality, Darkpines quietly uploads songs that reward close, unhurried listening. “Finishing music is the reward,” they explain, and you believe them. Each track feels lived-in, layered, and strangely comforting—like a lo-fi field recording with a secret emotional core.
This year, they’re lining up a slow-release schedule of solo material and cross-genre collaborations. Don’t expect a splashy rollout or influencer-heavy campaigns. Expect evolution. Whether folding in ambient textures, fingerpicked guitars, or synth-heavy detours, Darkpines stays fluid but grounded. It’s a careful kind of shape-shifting—less about reinvention, more about discovery.
What stands out isn’t just the sound but the way it’s shared. On social media, Darkpines opts for real talk over self-promo. No filters, no forced engagement tactics—just occasional updates and reflections that feel more like voice memos from a friend than marketing posts. This quiet authenticity extends to the music too: no tricks, no gimmicks, just carefully layered songs with room to breathe.
For new listeners, there’s no wrong place to start. Shuffle a few tracks and you might land on sparse acoustic meditations, warbly synthscapes, or something in between. But the common thread is clear: this is music for the in-between moments. The long drives. The late walks. The dusks. “Keep going,” Darkpines says—and it feels less like advice and more like an invitation.
Darkpines has new releases arriving throughout 2025. Put your headphones on and meet them in the woods.
