Indie Rock News: “I’m compelled to say that Dark City Kings are not merely a band; they are a cultural movement. Their music is a clarion call for anyone who believes that love is not confined to quiet whispers but is a loud, defiant force that challenges norms and breaks barriers.” *1
The Big Takeover: “From now on, when I think of pop-folk, nothing less than Dark City Kings will ever suffice. The benchmark has been set.” *2
Indie Dock: “Love is punk is not just the name of their next release, it is a whole concept expressed by the members of Dark City Kings. Love is the most surprising and unpredictable thing that can happen in our life. Likewise, Dark City Kings' music is a genre of its own that deserves attention from music critics and love from fans of thoughtful songs.” *3
FLEX Music: “Dark City Kings, an eclectic ensemble from Black Mountain, NC, has delivered a groundbreaking album with "Love Is Punk."” *4
Jammerzine: “There is this common thread of playfulness, jollity, and intellectuality, too. It’s as if Irish music, pop, and rock all met in a classroom at Berkeley and decided to form a trio.” *5
Broken 8 Records: 'Love Is Punk' is a defiant declaration of love, a celebration of the human spirit, and a testament to the enduring power of punk rock.” *6
Psychedelic Baby Magazine: “The Dark City Kings have not just made an incredible piece of music with Love Is Punk, but they’ve cultivated a way of life. Listen to Love Is Punk if you need a reminder that love is noisy, restless, beautiful freedom.” *7
IsraBox: “What happens when new wave meets folk punk? What happens when the rolling hills of North Carolina collide with the back alleys of New York City? The Dark City Kings write pop anthems disguised as folk songs. Their music is aspirational, combining everything good about American music into one carefully crafted record. ”
*2:https://bigtakeover.com/recordings/dark-city-kings-love-is-punk-self-released
*3:https://indiedockmusicblog.co.uk/?p=25238
*4:https://www.flexmusicblog.com/post/interview-the-dark-city-kings
*5:https://jammerzine.com/the-dark-city-kings-love-is-punk/
*7:https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2024/08/dark-city-kings-love-is-punk-2024.html
*8:https://www.isrbx.me/3138159490-the-dark-city-kings-love-is-punk-2024.html