Seattle garage rock band The Darts released their new single “Apocalypse” on February 3. The track is the second advance single from their upcoming LP, Halloween Love Songs, which arrives March 3 through Adrenalin Fix Music and Meow Hiss Music.

“Apocalypse” marks a heavier turn for the band. While the earlier single “Midnight Creep” leaned into spooky tones, this new track hits harder. It opens with a pounding, caveman-style drumbeat and builds with gritty guitar and swirling 60s-inspired organ. The sound pulls from garage rock, fuzz punk, and grunge-garage, with clear nods to Mudhoney and The Seeds.

Singer and organ player Nicole Laurenne wrote the song after visiting the medieval Apocalypse Tapestry in Angers, France. Surrounded by giant images of angels, beasts, and chaos, she felt inspired by the scale and intensity of the artwork. She said the song came together quickly as the band left the castle. Instead of focusing on doom, the lyrics center on release and freedom. The line “no future, no kings” became a key phrase in the song, reflecting a rejection of control and division.

Musically, “Apocalypse” moves like a ritual. The verses stay locked into a steady, stomping beat. The chorus opens up into a chant, driven by thick fuzz and sharp rhythm guitar from Rebecca Davidson. The organ lines twist through the mix, giving the track a raw 60s edge. The overall tone is dark punk with a strong garage backbone.

The band began playing “Apocalypse” live before recording it in the studio. Fans quickly responded, asking about the song after shows. By the time it was officially tracked at Station House Studio in Los Angeles with producer Mark Rains, it had already built strong word of mouth.

With “Apocalypse” now out and Halloween Love Songs set for release on March 3, The Darts continue to expand their fuzz-driven garage sound, pushing it into louder and darker territory.

Check out the video for “Apocalypse”: