Darin is back and better than ever with a bold and bright new sound as he prepares to take on the world.
The Kurdish-Swedish hitmaker shot to fame when he finished as runner-up on the inaugural season of ‘Idol’ aged 16, propelling him into the spotlight and launching a chart-topping career.
Now, he’s embarking on a new chapter, bringing a fresh sound, personality and outlook on life to his latest music – marking the first UK release of his impressive career.
Speaking in the May 2022 edition of Retro Pop, the star – who came out as gay in 2020 – opens up on how embracing his sexuality influences his new music.
“Right now, I feel more free,” he says. “A lot has happened personally and artistically that I haven’t even shown to the world yet. I’m hoping my new music can somehow also help others to see a light at the end of the tunnel. A disco light.”
The singer, who recently released the singles Can’t Stay Away and Holding Me More, adds: “This is the real me right now. I’ve noticed that I always change, because I love to experiment with things and evolve as a person and as an artist.
“A lot has happened in my life. These last two years… I think something good came out of something bad – with the pandemic – because I had a lot of time to think about things and that made me open up to this new style that I have.
“For me, it’s been a process, but what I’m doing now feels very natural. It very much represents the person I am today. The way I express myself is more colourful and more happy… It’s like a mix of different styles; it’s soul, disco, pop, all housed in one.”
Read the full interview in the May 2022 edition of Retro Pop, out now. Order yours or subscribe via our Online Store or use our Store Finder to locate your nearest stockist.
