In this interview I chat with Dar.Ra of East Sussex, UK based rock outfit Valley of Kings.

Dar.Ra has graced the UK national charts and dance charts with two top 40’s and two number one dance records, plus remixed legends like Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Tears 4 Fears and many others along the way. His solo album Soul Hours made album of the week of Spain’s Heart FM as well as received support from BBC Radio, playing to over 1 million people in one on air live show.

Learn more about the band and it’s other members on their website.

Introduce yourself to our readers and describe the style of music you create.

Hi MTM super cool supporters, hope your all doing fine and dandy. So who I am you ask. Well I am UK writer and producer Dar.Ra currently working with a band called Valley Of Kings a Trance Rock Band from East Sussex in the UK, we play a Euphoric Uplifting live show, so you must come and see us Live.

Who or what influences your playing and/or writing styles? Also, what motivates you to keep creating?

mmm! God whatever and whoever that maybe. I have no clue but I feel that music comes to me from a power greater than myself.

What was the last song you listened to?

Rewind by Valley of Kings, I just mastered it with the Foo Fighters master sound engineer, so its been on Loud in the studio.

Other than the digital era overwhelming us with access to an abundance of music, what are one or two of the biggest challenges you face when trying to attract listeners to your music?

attention span of people is short these days, as time is tight for everyone. Trying to keep people interested in what your doing, keeping on their Radar without being over board.

Do you gig, tour or perform through any live streaming services? Where can music lovers see you perform?

Ah! good Q mate, U stream I guess is one way or just turning up to one of the shows.

Where is the best place to connect with you online? Discover more of your music?

Spotify

Any last thoughts? Shout outs? Words of wisdom?

Life is like cracking nuts you either do it or you dont!