Darby Blends UKG and Hardgroove on Relentless Peak-Time Driver “NONSTOP” on NIGHTMODE
Darby returns to NIGHTMODE on May 2 with “NONSTOP,” a no-brakes hardgroove and UKG-infused weapon built for peak-time chaos. The Australian producer leans into pure propulsion—no builds, no breakdowns; just forward motion.
Rooted in the pulse of hardgroove techno, “NONSTOP” charges forward with driving percussion, jagged donk stabs, and distorted vocal chops that snap with purpose. Its whirring synths and metallic textures slice through the mix, crafting a club destroyer that thrives on momentum. It’s high velocity from first kick to final hit.
Behind the scenes, “NONSTOP” reflects Darby’s ongoing obsession with collapsing the lines between genre and energy. Influenced by Melbourne’s underground and global club circuits, “NONSTOP” has already proven itself in his live sets over the past year—a staple weapon built for high-speed moments.
This marks Darby’s fourth release on NIGHTMODE in under a year, reinforcing his spot as one of the label’s most versatile and fearless names. The single follows his boundary-smashing four-track ‘PARTY’ EP, which earned critical praise from outlets like CULTR, Magnetic Mag, This Song Is Sick, and more. Tracks like “Trust” and “Party” received major co-signs from tastemakers including Disclosure, Skrillex, ILLENIUM, Alison Wonderland, NGHTMRE & SLANDER, and 33 Below, among others, cementing Darby’s presence across both airwaves and festival stages.
Darby’s momentum is undeniable—fresh off supporting Alison Wonderland’s tour in March, he’s gearing up for a Southeast Asia run before returning home for a full Australia tour. With “NONSTOP,” he doubles down on his mission to disrupt dancefloors and push the limits of genre with an uncompromising, high-octane sound that refuses to be boxed in.
“‘NONSTOP’ is a declaration. It’s aggressive, it’s relentless and it’s unapologetic. I’ve always felt this pressure in the industry to keep the momentum going, and this track embodies that—like, telling the world to pay attention because I’m here to make noise and shake things up. It’s been wrecking club sets for a year now and I’m so hyped for it to finally get out there.”—Darby
