i am ready for your seive.
i have told you i am gold.
i have always felt my weight.
is this something you can hold?
"A singer-songwriter out of Ohio by way of New York (at one point), Darcey Hile and band may, or may not sound like they're part of the so-called Antifolk movement. If you think Antifolk's a good thing, then by all means, but if not, well Darcey Hile is more than special enough to transcend any such comparisons. Beautifully emotional songs, haunting melodies, a pure, silken, soothing voice, sublime guitar playing (textures as well as tunes); this is soulful, jazz-tinged folk (-rock?) of the highest order. Think Diane Cluck, think Sonya Cotton, think Joni Mitchell if you will...Gorgeous!"
- When Sleeping Beauty Sang
"With her unique perspective on relationships, she'll tear out your heart strings and cut them off with a razor blade...It's her delivery and her voice that'll draw you in to her beautiful world of love gone Wrong."
- The Fevered Brain of Radio Mike
Born an only child in 1974. Named after John Denver's "Darcy Farrow" (an ill-fated mountain girl with a star-crossed love). Began to sing immediately. Grew up in a log cabin in rural Ohio. Developed an affinity for non-human animals and cheese whiz. Danced in her bedroom to the likes of Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Footloose and Flashdance, but still sat cross-legged and ear-phoned in wonder of Donovan, the Doors and the Fab Four. Grew into a mopey, rebellious and hormonal creature who scratched the name "Oscar Schmidt" out of her guitar to write "Robert Smith". Coped with dead-end jobs and rural constriction by applying new formula: words + notes = songs. Born-again experiences listening to Daniel Lanois, Morrissey, Joni Mitchell, PJ Harvey and Jeff Buckley. Moved to NY in 2000 and played the frequent open mic and the occasional gig. Learned from watching a wild variety of artists, namely: Shara Worden, Diane Cluck, Dave Deporis, Randi Russo, Ish Marquez, the Voyces, Mike Ill, Elizabeth Harper, Joan Wasser and Craig Wedren.Back to Ohio in 2002. Met sympatico souls who would further reshape Darcey's work. Performing occasionally, writing frequently, searching for signs of creative life constantly.
