‘Run from the Gun’ is off of the Darlings’ debut album ‘Ooh La La’ which was recorded and mixed here at Kilo. This track was a lot of fun to create, with its layers of vocals, guitars, and the live tuba we decided to put on it. There are 3 distinct vocal parts from 3 different people. Jason Ewers, singing the lead verse parts, has 3 layers of vocals: one layer through a tiny megaphone, another through a guitar amp, and a clean layer on top. These are all doubled, for a total of 6 vocal parts from Jason. Emmi Chen sings the main chorus vocal, and the texture of her voice is heavily distorted through guitar amps with a clean take on top for definition, all doubled for size. Stephen Paul Smoker lends his bass and his voice, belting out that he’s “got soul” toward the beginning of the track. His vocals were recorded relatively clean, with a room microphone and close microphone.

This is a great song with an immense driving rhythm section that double-dares you not to dance and aural decorations that keep it on your favorite playlist. Check out the video and keep an ear open for the EP, which will soon be available.

Let’s Record.

-Mitchell