Dear Daria

What do a goth kid, an indie rocker, a vinyl addict, and a Beatlemaniac have in common? Apparently, a lot of Wayne’s World jokes.

Dear Daria is composed of Washington, DC music veterans Maryjo Mattea, Joshua Hunter, Eamonn Donnelly, and Dan ABH. The band writes storyteller songs about angst, love, social commentary, mental health, and a longing for the world to be the kind of safe and accepting place we all wished we lived in. Their spirit is informed by a post-modern mosaic of cultural references. Musically, Dear Daria is a brightly-colored swirl of power pop, indie rock, alt-rock, and pop punk. Frontwoman Maryjo Mattea says “it's like if Lennon and McCartney grew up in the 90s”.

Modern Mystery Blog called the band “the perfect purveyors of tuneful heart-on-sleeve alt-rock”, and KMS Reviews said, “You gotta love this retro-soaked handmade honesty…it’s a sound that you can dance, sing along, and get addicted to while learning a life lesson.” With an assured artistic identity, two strong albums under their belt, and a compelling live show, nothing can stop Dear Daria now.