Marcus King Band return with ‘Darling Blue’, an album that feels expansive, lived-in, and deeply connected to the band’s chemistry. Out now, the record arrives alongside a standout new collaboration, “The Shadows”, featuring Noah Cyrus. The song unfolds with sweeping melody and emotional weight, and Cyrus’ voice slides in with stunning ease, adding a new texture that elevates the moment. It is a track that lingers, rewarding close listening while still feeling instantly familiar. This album hits with warmth and confidence, and it sounds like a band fully in sync with itself.
Leading into the release, the band shared fan-favorite cuts like “Heartlands”, “Here Today”, “Carry Me Home”, “Carolina Honey”, and “Honky Tonk Hell”, building momentum one song at a time. The Darling Blue Tour is now underway, bringing this material to life night after night, with select dates joined by Angel White, Laci Kaye Booth, and Pearl. There is something especially exciting about hearing Marcus King and his band stretch out together again, and ‘Darling Blue’ feels like the kind of record fans will keep returning to because it sounds honest, open, and made with real love for the music.