Multi-generational and family-formed, Don’t Tell John channel raw soul and swagger into every performance. Brothers Mark and Jack Larkin first cut their teeth in the 90s band Nathan’s Hand and now they’ve reignited that fire, joined by the next generation of Larkins. Veronica’s powerhouse vocals and William’s guitar work sit at the heart of the band, rounded out by Jon Protass on percussion and Eric Cretarolo on lead guitar.
Their sound has been described as a female-fronted Soundgarden: heavy, groove-driven, and haunting. Veronica’s voice, already compared to Janis Joplin and Beth Hart, rides over vintage tones and blues-soaked riffs, while the band delivers explosive live sets that leave no doubt about their modern edge.
With recent singles ‘Jake’, ‘Grandad’, and ‘Hard Luck’, Don’t Tell John have been building serious momentum on streaming platforms and social media. The release of ‘Again’ marks the next chapter.
The creative spark behind ‘Again’…
Guitarist/songwriter Mark Larkin explains: “‘Again’ is about the cycles we all fall into. The way they can weigh on you, and the hope that maybe this time you’ll break free. There’s a melancholy feel and a recognition that the longer you’re in those patterns, the harder it gets to escape. Veronica and I first sketched the song out on a family trip to Oregon, and it quickly became part of our foundation. It was even the first song we ever played live as Don’t Tell John. Recording it at our own Station House Studios felt like bringing the journey full circle.”
‘Again’ launches out of the speakers with urgency and heart, pulling you straight into the world of Don’t Tell John. It’s a bold new single that hints at even bigger things to come while reminding you why this band is one of the most compelling rising acts in rock today.
‘Again’ is available to stream right now!