Inside Out Magazine Review July 2006

By J. Spica, Inside Out Hudson Valley Magazine

“Darren’s Anything Is Possible, the first U.S. release by this British pop-export-turned-New-Yorker, shows off the artist’s talent and versatility. In fact, it’s one of Outmusic’s nominees for outstanding debut recording by a male. Not only did Darren write every song on the disc, he also plays every instrument on it. Polished-to-perfection performances and production make me want to dig out my platform shoes and boogie to this experimental electro-pop groove.

In an interview, without dishing details, Darren confessed that the inspiration to look beyond the heartbreak theme of this album was influenced by his real life. More than anything, the singer said, he hoped his music would make the listener “feel.” The first song on the CD, “The Limit,” is a dreamy, beat-driven, low-key, neo-disco ballad. The fifth track, “Spread The Love,” makes the push to let love win. The next cut, “You & I,” opens with synthesized strings and kicks up the tempo a notch. With all this electronica, Darren’s sound is still clear, crisp, and simple. His powerful voice, sonically similar to George Michael’s, leaves me wondering how Darren has flown under the radar for so long.

Darren made a splash this past winter at the Next Big Hit contest in New York City, and his wave is still on the rise. Check out DarrenMusic.com to hear the tracks from Anything Is Possible, and to follow this artist as he makes acoustic versions of his music ready for live shows.”