With “Ink In The Water”, Finnish alternative/progressive rock band Darkness Is My Canvas showcase their most instinctive and unpredictable side. The track is the latest single taken from their upcoming debut full-length “The End Of Times”, due out August 1st, 2025 via Rockshots Records.

Originally written in a matter of minutes during a spontaneous studio session, “Ink In The Water” captures the band’s no-rules approach to songwriting. “We just felt like doing something fast and upbeat” the band recalls. “The lyrics were literally transcribed from Pete’s first take on the demo. When we listened back, we knew it had something special.”

A bold dive into post-punk and pop-punk territories, the song stays true to the band’s emotional and melodic core while introducing a refreshing twist. Short but impactful, “Ink In The Water” reflects the band’s ongoing refusal to stick to a single genre. “If a song demands a certain approach, we go for it without hesitation. Genre doesn’t matter—we just serve the song”.

Like other tracks on “The End Of Times” the single balances spontaneity with depth. Its tight structure, punchy rhythm and unapologetic tone reveal a new side of the band’s sonic identity—one that is vibrant, immediate and still unmistakably Darkness Is My Canvas.

Listen to “Ink In The Water” at lnk.to/xGLkY28i

“The End Of Times” is the debut full-length album from Finnish band Darkness Is My Canvas — a bold and emotional journey through melody, introspection and modern rock expression. Blending progressive elements, cinematic atmospheres and sharp alternative energy, the album explores the collapse and rebirth of meaning in a chaotic world. With intricate arrangements, thought-provoking lyrics and powerful hooks, “The End Of Times” is a record that invites repeated listens — each time revealing new layers and deeper resonance.

PRE-ORDER the album: https://rockshots.eu/products/darkness-is-my-canvas-the-end-of-times-cd

For those who appreciate bands like Muse, Ghost and My Chemical Romance, prepare to rock out with Darkness Is My Canvas!

Darkness Is My Canvas is:
Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass Guitar
Juza – Drums

For more info:
Rockshots.eu 
https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/
https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas/

A few months ago, the Finnish rock band Darkness Is My Canvas was announced as a new addition to the Rockshots Records roster with the release of the first single from their upcoming album called “The End of Times” which is scheduled to debut in 2024. Today, they are excited to unveil their newest single “Day Zero”.

Darkness Is My Canvas seamlessly blends elements of rock with modern prog sounds, offering at the same time a melodious, immersive and lively musical experience. 

Drawing inspiration from the complexities of everyday life, Darkness Is My Canvas infuses their music with themes of resilience, introspection and hope.

Their latest single “Day Zero” marks a significant evolution in their musical journey blending familiar elements with heightened melodic creativity. Positioned as the seventh chapter of the album, “Day Zero” symbolizes new beginnings amidst endings. Pete Erkintalo, the band’s lyricist, describes the song as nuanced and open to individual interpretation. This song has been created spontaneously during a studio session, it showcases Pete’s emotive vocals and Panu’s intricate guitar work. At the same time the song’s compelling melodies and relatable narratives resonate deeply with listeners reflecting the band’s distinctive style. 

Two different versions of “Day Zero” will be released: one featuring an up-and-coming indie artist and another as a shortened radio edit. The song’s strong melodies, emotional depth and intricate arrangements highlight Darkness Is My Canvas’s ability to evolve while staying true to their core sound.

Listen to “Day Zero” at lnk.to/RGdDYW

For those who appreciate bands like Muse, Ghost and My Chemical Romance, prepare to rock out with Darkness Is My Canvas!

Darkness Is My Canvas is:
Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass Guitar
Juza – Drums

For more info: 
Rockshots.eu 
https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/
https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas/

A few months ago, the Finnish rock band Darkness Is My Canvas was announced as a new addition to the Rockshots Records roster with the release of the first single from their upcoming album called “The End of Times” which is scheduled to debut in October 2024. Today, they are excited to unveil their newest single “Bleed”.

Darkness Is My Canvas seamlessly blends elements of rock with modern prog sounds, offering at the same time a melodious, immersive, and lively musical experience. 

Drawing inspiration from the complexities of everyday life, Darkness Is My Canvas infuses their music with themes of resilience, introspection and hope.

Musically, “Bleed” embodies the classic Darkness Is My Canvas sound, traversing from enchanting melodies to surprising rhythmic complexities. Melodic guitar passages by Panu lead the listener toward anthemic choruses, while robust drumming provides a sturdy foundation for the song’s narrative, brought to life by Pete’s impassioned vocals.

“Originally featured on Darkness Is My Canvas’ debut EP, “Monsters,” in 2022, “Bleed” quickly ascended to become a staple in our live performances. However, as we embarked on the recording journey for our upcoming album, “The End Of Times,” slated for release in October 2024, it became evident that “Bleed” justified a new perspective. With detail oriented re-recording, the song gained new life during this process, and now it sounds like what we originally envisioned. We added more grit to almost every part of it, re-vamped guitars, bass and drums. We created the soundscape more on the par with other songs to be released from the album”.  adds the band.

LISTEN – https://lnk.to/fDfmFo

“Bleed” is a song filled with beautiful guitar melodies and airy synthesizers. The chorus is epically melodic and easy to sing along to. Then, in the middle of the track, it ventures into some really bizarre musical territories – some might even find references to Radiohead’s Kid A album… Before it returns to a stadium-sized chorus as if nothing weird happened. The biggest differences in the remake are in the vocal harmonies towards the end of the song where there’s also a subtle nod towards Def Leppard. The theme of the song is self-harm, based on experiences within the band’s close circle. 

The Video of the song was created with super-talented Anita Emphis who is the master-mind behind the “Bleed” video. 

For those who appreciate bands like Muse, Ghost, and My Chemical Romance, prepare to rock out with Darkness Is My Canvas!

Darkness Is My Canvas is:

Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass Guitar
Juza – Drums

For more info: 
Rockshots.eu 
https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/
https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas/

Photo courtesy of https://darknessismycanvas.com

Rockshots Records is delighted to share that the Finnish rock band Darkness Is My Canvas has officially become a part of the Rockshots Records family! 

Mark your calendars for their full-length album titled “The End of Times” scheduled for release in October 2024. 

But that’s not all. Brace yourselves for a track that sets the stage for what’s to come, Darkness Is My Canvas have released their brand new single “Rejected”!

Digital – https://orcd.co/rejected/

Darkness Is My Canvas is:
Pete – Lead Vocals
Panu – Guitars
Fellu – Bass Guitar
Juza – Drums

For more info:
Rockshots.eu 
https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas/
darknessismycanvas

Finnish Helsinki-based progressive melodic rockers DARKNESS IS MY CANVAS are set to release their new EP ‘White Noise’ later in 2023 via Inverse Records. The third single ‘Inverted’ from the upcoming EP is released today.

LISTEN Inverted on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/dimc-inverted

The band comments:

Musically, Inverted is DIMC’s tribute to the progressive rock of the ’70s, topped with elements from the EMO bands of the 2010s. Melody-wise, this song is one of our most versatile ones, and the audience just can’t get enough of it during our live performances.

The lyrics are about insomnia and what lack of sleep does to a person. We’ve always been interested in making songs in different ways and trying different approaches. With Inverted, the audience can hear a marriage between Jethro Tull and My Chemical Romance. The guitar solo is epic, of course, and during the solo, we even step onto Jazz’s toes. We’ve always thought that creatively “nothing is too much” for us, as we want to do this from our perspective and desire.”

• Lyrics & composition & arrangement by Panu Pentikäinen & Petteri Erkintalo
• Single cover by Panu Pentikäinen & Pete Erkintalo

Darkness Is My Canvas (DIMC) was founded in Helsinki in 2017. The band plays melodic rock combined with progressive elements, stylistically influenced by bands such as Muse, Queen, Pink Floyd, Leprous, and on occasion also Porcupine Tree and My Chemical Romance. Their catchy melodies have many musical hooks, and the band likes to throw curve balls at the audience by changing time and style mid-song – and they do this completely intentionally. The imaginative sound of DIMC wells up from the melody-rich guitar playing of Panu and the voice of Pete, who, some say, sounds like the young David Bowie.

All the songs of DIMC come from the mind and pen of Pete and Panu, who are also the “founding fathers” of the band. They also play all the other instruments in the studio beside the drums, which are trusted to some of the top drummers in Finland. The mastering is done by none other than Grammy Award winner Nicolas Fournier (LA) who’s had his hands on many recordings by many of the band’s idols (Muse, Linkin Park, Adam Lambert, etc.).

DIMC was founded on what was left from the previous band of multi-instrumentalist Panu and lead singer/guitarist Pete. It was called May:Day, and it represented some sort of an amalgamation of Finnish progressive rock of the 70s and more modern Finnish rock music. Should someone want to listen to their album “I”, they will find it by digging through the Internet, as it has not been officially released. DIMC needed to distinguish themselves from the previous band as they changed their language from Finnish to English and their style became more nuanced.

To date, DIMC has released one EP called “Monsters” and one single called “The Game”. Also couple of singles ‘Fade Into The White Noise’ & Drown is released from the upcoming White Noise EP. Their songs have been listened quite nicely from streaming services such as Spotify, in which the counter reached 160 000 this July.

LISTEN to the first single Fade Into The White Noise on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/dimc-fade

LISTEN to the second single Drown (BMTH cover) on streaming services: 
https://push.fm/fl/bmth-drown-cover

Darkness Is My Canvas Are:
Panu Pentikäinen – guitar, vocals
Pete Erkintalo – vocals, guitar
Gabriel Schneider – bass
Juuso Grönmark – drums

More info at

• https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas
• https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas
• https://www.youtube.com/@darknessismycanvas
• https://darknessismycanvas.bandcamp.com

Finnish Helsinki-based progressive melodic rock band Darkness Is My Canvas is set to release their new EP ‘White Noise’ later in 2023 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Drown’ from the upcoming EP is a track that needs no further introduction. It’s originally recorded by Bring Me The Horizon. 

The band comments:

“Drown” is a song released by Bring Me The Horizon in 2014, which according to one interpretation, is about severe depression. Our singer Pete struggled with depression in his teenage years and he thinks that the song is about the depths you can sink into if you don’t have trusted people around you. “Drown” has been an empowering song for us in the past few years and we wanted to make our own interpretation of it. Darkness Is My Canvas reflects many themes related to mental health in its music. Bring Me The Horizon also themes their lyrics in a way that they are universal and relatable through their own perspective. We have been listening to “Drown” since its release in 2014 and later added it to our setlist. In its final version, the song ended up on our EP without any hesitation from both us and Inverse Records. “Drown” may be so important to someone that radical changes to the song’s atmosphere could cause alienation from it. We listened to different arrangements of “Drown” played by BMTH and picked the most suitable parts for our instruments. Panu wanted to add a 90s grunge vibe to the song. Pete’s vocals range from soft baritone to screaming. We really like the end result – we managed to get a strong interpretation out of Pete. Mikko Kaakkuriniemi did a great job on the drums (which was not a surprise), and Panu had an easy time playing bass, guitars, and singing backing vocals.

LISTEN to Drown on streaming services:  https://push.fm/fl/bmth-drown-cover 

Darkness Is My Canvas (DIMC) was founded in Helsinki in 2017. The band plays melodic rock combined with progressive elements, stylistically influenced by bands such as Muse, Queen, Pink Floyd, Leprous, and on occasion also Porcupine Tree and My Chemical Romance. Their catchy melodies have many musical hooks, and the band likes to throw curve balls at the audience by changing time and style mid-song – and they do this completely intentionally. The imaginative sound of DIMC wells up from the melody-rich guitar playing of Panu and the voice of Pete, who, some say, sounds like the young David Bowie.

All the songs of DIMC come from the mind and pen of Pete and Panu, who are also the “founding fathers” of the band. They also play all the other instruments in the studio beside the drums, which are trusted to some of the top drummers in Finland. The mastering is done by none other than Grammy Award winner Nicolas Fournier (LA) who’s had his hands on many recordings by many of the band’s idols (Muse, Linkin Park, Adam Lambert, etc.).

DIMC was founded on what was left from the previous band of multi-instrumentalist Panu and lead singer/guitarist Pete. It was called May:Day, and it represented some sort of an amalgamation of Finnish progressive rock of the 70s and more modern Finnish rock music. Should someone want to listen to their album “I”, they will find it by digging through the Internet, as it has not been officially released. DIMC needed to distinguish themselves from the previous band as they changed their language from Finnish to English and their style became more nuanced.

To date, DIMC has released one EP called “Monsters” and one single called “The Game”. Their songs have been downloaded quite nicely from streaming services such as Spotify, in which the counter reached 20 000 this March.

LISTEN to the first single Fade Into The White Noise on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/dimc-fade

Darkness Is My Canvas Are:
Panu Pentikäinen – guitar, vocals
Pete Erkintalo – vocals, guitar
Gabriel Schneider – bass
Juuso Grönmark – drums

More information at

• https://www.facebook.com/darknessismycanvas
• https://www.instagram.com/darknessismycanvas
• https://www.youtube.com/@darknessismycanvas
• https://darknessismycanvas.bandcamp.com