D.A.R.K. was an

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band formed in

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in early 2009. It was initially founded under the name Jetlag by Olé Koretsky and former

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bassist

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. In April 2014, the band began recording new material with

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vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, and they subsequently changed their name to D.A.R.K. The album, titled '' Science Agrees'', was released on September 9, 2016, through

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. In 2017, Koretsky teamed with DJ Wool under the D.A.R.K. name to tour as an opening act for The Cranberries. On 15 January 2018, O'Riordan died of drowning at age 46. On 19 May 2023, Rourke died from

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, at the age of 59.

Discography

*'' Science Agrees'' (9 September 2016)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:DARK Alternative rock groups from New York (state) Musical groups established in 2009 Musical groups from New York City 2009 establishments in New York City