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Darro - PRESHOW RITUALS

Join us as Darro tells you about what he does before taking the stage.

Joshua Weidling

Oct 1, 2025 • 1 min read

(photo credit: Mike Monto)

In this Preshow Rituals segment, the pop punk artist, Darro, shares how he gets ready before taking the stage. You can check out his rituals below:

So most of my fans already know this but a few years ago I had a pretty severe health hiccup: I found out I had a brain tumor and totally disrupted my music career dream. The surgery was successful but not without some permanent health issues. One of these health issues involves having messed up sinus cavities. Essentially I have to HEAD BANG to dislodge and make it possible to blow my nose…is this gross? Sorry 🤪

Anyways, this means that if you happen to catch me during my pre-show rituals, it will first involve me head banging to music in the bathroom for a few minutes, blowing my nose profusely, and then vocal warm-ups. Then I’ll start jumping and hopping around to get the blood flowing and in the zone.

Once I step onto stage a switch flips in my head and I’m in gaming mode. I like to describe stepping on to the stage like playing the lead character in a video game. You are the main character and everyone else is an NPC. Anything you say or do on stage doesn’t matter because it’s all just a game and the world was MADE for you to enjoy this “stage”. It really helps me get into character and turns any nervous adrenaline into excitement and fun.