DARTZ (New Zealand band)
DARTZ | |
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DARTZ performing in Wellington, 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Genres | punk, garage rock, pub rock |
| Years active | 2019 - present |
| Label | Flying Nun Records |
| Members | Daniel Vernon (Danz) Clark Mathews Hakopa Kuka-Larsen (Rollyz) Christan Pianta (Crispy) |
| Website | https://smokedartz.com/ |
DARTZ (stylised in all caps) is a punk rock band from Wellington, New Zealand, formed in 2019. Known for their songs about New Zealand culture and politics, the band is composed of vocalist Daniel Vernon, guitarist Christan Pianta, bassist Clark Mathews, and drummer Hakopa Kuka-Larsen. Their 2024 album "Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One" reached #1 on the Official NZ Album Charts and was nominated for the 2025 Taite Music Prize.