Darker Lighter, the evocative alias of Salar Rajabnik, is a force of nature in the indie rock & post-punk scenes, hailing from the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles. With a sound that’s as raw as it is reflective, Rajabnik channels the restless spirit of resistance and artistic integrity into every note he plays. His journey is anything but ordinary; raised between Tehran and Kansas City, he’s a product of two worlds that collide and merge in his music, creating a unique blend of cultural richness and nuance.

From a young age, while his peers were chasing trends, Rajabnik was deep in the crates, finding solace and inspiration in the dusty grooves of vinyl records, while simultaneously exploring modern sounds. This early obsession with music wasn’t just a phase; it was the seed of something much bigger. He taught himself to master the bass, drums, guitar, and the art of songwriting, developing a style that’s as much about feeling as it is about technique.

Rajabnik’s talents didn’t go unnoticed. He spent years on the road, honing his craft in various projects and earning his stripes alongside some of the most iconic bands of our time. It wasn’t long before his skills caught the eye of heavyweights like Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age and Kim Gordon, who brought him into their fold as a trusted guitar tech and associate.

Now, after years of anticipation, Rajabnik is stepping into the spotlight with a long-awaited full length self-titled album recorded at Foo Fighters’ legendary Studio 606, with production maestro Robert Adam Stevenson (Paul McCartney, Queens Of The Stone Age, The Kills, Jeff Beck) at the helm. Darker Lighter isn’t just an artist to watch; he’s an artist who demands to be heard, with a sound that’s destined to echo through the annals of rock history.