Have you ever had a dream that eventually became a reality? It may sound clichéd, but that’s exactly what describes Durry – a band that longed to express themselves and then witnessed their goals materialize in real-time.
Hailing from Minneapolis, this brother/sister indie rock duo made a remarkable debut with their album ‘Suburban Legend’ in 2023, which became a sensational success. Their music went viral on TikTok – even Fred Durst from Limp BizKit has shown his support – prompting them to share their songwriting globally.
Their new album, ‘This Movie Sucks,’ will be released on June 27th, following a special intimate event they hosted at London’s The Lower Third earlier this year.
The duo returns with renewed energy, and their recent single ‘Start A Band’ bursts with vibrancy, reflecting their imaginative camaraderie.
In a piece for Clash, Durry shares insights about their ascent and roots—exploring how to truly ‘Start A Band’...
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Our latest track ‘Start A Band’ is nearly entirely autobiographical. I think every kid at some point dreams of being in a rock band. For me, it happened around the age of 12, as I watched My Chemical Romance, Weezer, and Sum 41 videos on the slowest internet possible using the family computer. After just a couple of guitar lessons from my dad, I tried to rally my friends to form a band with me.
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I was 15 when I played my first live show, which coincidentally was my first-ever concert experience. I vividly remember the pain of my braces catching on the microphone, which felt awful. That relentless urge of being a frustrated teen with aspirations inspired the song “Start A Band.” Naturally, we had to nod to the legendary My Chemical Romance music video for ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’ before we unleash our cathartic screams. With My Chemical Romance also celebrating 21 years of ‘Sweet Cheers for Sweet Revenge,’ the release of ‘Start A Band’ feels exceptionally timely.
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Reflecting on the past, I am truly grateful for the mythology surrounding the struggle of starting a band from scratch. At our first show, we were paid $40, which I turned into eight shirts. I sold every single one, and that set things in motion. We kept the momentum going with that band (Marah in the Mainsail, also known as Coyote Kid) for 12 years—sleeping on floors, surviving on gas station food, and taking every gig available while balancing a dead-end job to pay the bills (which is what the song ‘idk i just work here’ illustrates). It was tough, and I felt I might collapse more times than I can recall. However, those experiences laid the groundwork for what Durry is today.
In 2020, when everything came to a halt, my previous band ceased to exist as well. My wife and I moved back in with my parents, and I found myself quarantined with my little sister Taryn. I used that time to explore new musical directions and began brainstorming ideas with Taryn. In 2021, we launched Durry as a casual side project. Remarkably, within a few months, our song ‘Who’s Laughing Now’ unexpectedly went viral on TikTok. I hadn't even finished writing it when I hurried to the studio, trying to ride the wave of its viral success.
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Throughout the years of pursuing this dream, I've faced numerous struggles, but this was the first instance I caught a glimpse of hope. I believe it’s the hope forged from hardship that serves as the secret ingredient to our band’s success. We are ordinary people with nothing attempting to transform it into something remarkable.
Over the years, due to being too broke to hire other artists, I inadvertently acquired various skills along the way. Now, with Durry, all that effort is reaping rewards. We produce our music videos, handle merchandise, manage marketing and social media, design our stage sets, and even package our merchandise ourselves. This DIY approach and experience have resulted in a sharply focused brand that I feel wouldn’t be as cohesive otherwise.
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This new album symbolizes the culmination of everything coming together to create a singular piece of work we are immensely proud of. Every moment of every song is deliberate, and every detail of the packaging was thoughtfully designed. I admire the color palette of The White Stripes, and we aim for a similarly strong visual identity and attention to detail. When you see yellow, we want you to think of Durry. We invest considerable effort into our merchandise, not only in the design of shirts and hoodies but also in creating entirely new custom items—like our N64 cassette case for an imaginary Durry video game or the build-your-own VHS inserts that come with every vinyl. We are working on building a universe.
Every video is carefully crafted, including our promotional materials and social media posts, all
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