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New Zealand pub-punks DARTZ ignited into existence in 2019 after vocalist Danz shit-talked his way into an opening slot for Aussie rockers The Chats — before realising he might need a band (and songs). He quickly recruited mates Crispy, Rollyz, and Clark, and the four-piece started firing out their unique brand of garage rock: fast-paced guitar-driven anthems with razor-sharp lyrics tackling everything from relatable tales of small town parents and racing to the pub after work, to hard-hitting takes on issues like decolonisation, drug testing, and megachurch pastors.

DARTZ’s second album “Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One” was released via legendary Aotearoa label Flying Nun on 1 March 2024, debuting at #1 on the NZ album charts. With song names like “Bush Weed”, “Gender Reveal Burnout”, “Flat Inspection”, “Get In On The Groundfloor”, and “Learning To Drive With Dad”, there’s no question that DARTZ are continuing as they started: taking the piss out of every landlord, pyramid schemer and property developer under the sun, while along the way expressing a genuine love for their rural NZ upbringings and the cast of characters that fill out those small towns.

“There’s so much going on under DARTZ’s furious and fun anthems: great wit, honest storytelling, and effortless ensemble work.” – Rolling Stone Aus/NZ

“DARTZ carry an energy like few other acts; politically aware class clowns with a reputation for bringing the party wherever they appear” – NZ Herald

“DARTZ deserves the Nobel Peace Prize” – Tom Scott (Home Brew, Avantdale Bowling Club)