DARTZ (stylised in all caps) is a punk rock band from Wellington, New Zealand, formed in 2019. The band consists of vocalist Daniel Vernon, guitarist Christan Pianta, bassist Clark Mathews, and drummer Hakopa Kuka-Larsen. Their lyrics draw on everyday New Zealand life, culture, and politics.
After signing to Flying Nun Records in 2022, DARTZ released their debut studio album, The Band From Wellington, New Zealand. Their second album, Dangerous Day To Be A Cold One (2024), debuted at number one on the Official Top 40 Albums chart and was a finalist for the 2025 Taite Music Prize. In 2025, DARTZ won Best Rock Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards.
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