Sorry Darlin’ is an Americana/folk duo from Oklahoma City made up of two singer-songwriters who write, perform, and create together. They released their debut project, The Perle Sessions EP, in 2025 and are currently preparing a series of new singles leading up to their first full-length album in 2026. Rooted in community and storytelling, Sorry Darlin’ brings heartfelt songwriting and intimate harmonies to stages across Oklahoma and beyond.
How did you get started?
We got started the way a lot of kids do—through the free music programs offered at our schools. Our families couldn’t afford private lessons, so those classes and ensembles were the only access we had to instruments, teachers and the world of music. Those early experiences shaped us, but so did the people who refused to gate-keep. We were lucky to be surrounded by musicians, teachers and friends who shared what they knew freely—chords, harmonies, gear tips, songwriting tricks. That generosity made the path feel possible, and it’s a big part of why we make music the way we do now.
Did you always want a career in the music industry?
We’ve both carried music with us our whole lives, even when it wasn’t our full-time focus. We didn’t always picture a traditional “career” in the music industry, but we always knew we’d create and share music together. Over time, that love for writing and performing grew into something we wanted to pursue more intentionally, and Sorry Darlin’ became the vehicle for that.
What are your most recent successes / placements / accomplishments / projects and or career highlights?
Over the past year, we’ve experienced some meaningful milestones as Sorry Darlin’. We released our debut project, The Perle Sessions EP, on Valentine’s Day 2025, and we’re now preparing to roll out a handful of new singles over the next six months. Looking ahead, we’re also scheduled to enter Cardinal Song Studios in the second quarter of 2026 to record our first full-length album—something we’ve been working toward for a long time.
On the performance and partnerships side, we’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with some incredible organizations. We worked with the American Cancer Society for their Cattle Baron’s Ball, performed at the Classic Coca-Cola Christmas event in Oklahoma City, and played a wide variety of public and private events throughout the region. We also performed two benefit shows for NPR here in Oklahoma City, including one at the historic Blue Note Lounge—just outside our own neighborhood—which made the whole night feel like a home game.
Beyond that, we’ve continued to play local festivals, songwriter rounds, community fundraisers and special events for nonprofits, small businesses and neighborhood groups. Every step—big or small—feels like it’s helping us build a steady, community-rooted path as independent artists, and we’re excited for everything that’s still ahead.
What is your favorite Oklahoma music venue, music store, or recording studio?
We’re lucky to live in a state with so many incredible music spaces. In Oklahoma City, we love Beer City Music Hall, Tower Theatre and The Jones Assembly—each one has its own energy and its own kind of magic. In Tulsa, Cain’s Ballroom, The Vanguard and Tulsa Theater are forever favorites. Our go-to record shop is Guestroom Records, and when it comes to making music, Cardinal Song with Producer Michael Trepagnier and Lunar Studios with Taylor Johnson are the places that feel most like home to us.
Networking and connecting with others who share your dream or vision is a vital aspect to the music industry. Can you share which Oklahoma organizations (if any) have contributed to your success and are there Oklahoma organization you would recommend other connect with? To help further their craft or promotion?
Networking has played a huge role in our growth as Sorry Darlin’, and Oklahoma has no shortage of organizations that genuinely support local musicians. We’ve benefited a lot from our connection with the local NPR stations, who’ve given us opportunities to play benefit shows and share our music with a wider audience. Oklahoma Film + Music has also been a great resource—they’re champions of local creativity and provide real avenues for artists to grow.
On the venue and community side, places like the Blue Note Lounge and Beer City Music Hall have created welcoming spaces for emerging artists, and performing at events like the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts and Norman Music Festival has helped us meet other musicians, build relationships and feel part of something bigger.
We’d recommend any Oklahoma artist plug into those same communities. They’re supportive, accessible and genuinely invested in helping musicians develop their craft and expand their reach.
What are some of the benefits of having a music career in Oklahoma?
One of the biggest benefits of building a music career in Oklahoma is the sense of community. The music scene here is tight-knit, supportive and genuinely collaborative—people want to see each other win. There’s also an incredible range of venues, festivals and arts organizations that are accessible to emerging artists, which makes it easier to get real stage time and build relationships that matter.
We also love that Oklahoma allows artists to grow at their own pace. The cost of living is manageable, the creative communities are welcoming, and there’s room to experiment without feeling swallowed by a huge industry machine. And because the state sits in the middle of the country, it’s easy to branch out—Dallas, Kansas City, Austin, Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas are all within reach for regional touring.
For us, building a music life here means having deep roots, real community and a place that cheers you on while you create.
Favorite quote and why?
Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.
Creating systems and submitting to those systems has been our saving grace. We would have never made it as far as we already have if it were not for the daily work of finding a way to move forward in this career. Sometimes those days look like unanswered calls and emails and a never-ending fear that we aren’t “doing enough.” Other days we find ourselves gobsmacked by the support and love that we get in this industry. But on the whole, we’ve found that it’s about steady, sometimes marginal, gain.
What are you working on now or next?
Right now, we’re focused on releasing a series of new singles over the next six months and continuing to play shows throughout Oklahoma and the surrounding region. We’re also in pre-production for our first full-length album, which we’ll be recording at Cardinal Song Studios in the second quarter of 2026. Alongside that, we’re writing new material, expanding our live set and collaborating with local venues and organizations to keep growing our footprint as Sorry Darlin’. We’re excited about the next chapter—it feels like everything we’ve been building is starting to take shape.
Where can people keep up with you and your work?
You can keep up with everything we’re doing at sorrydarlin.com.
Social media: @sorrydarlinmusic on Instagram and Facebook, and @sorrydarlin on TikTok.
Our YouTube channel is youtube.com/@sorrydarlinmusic.
You can follow our shows and tour dates on our Bandsintown artist page. We update all of these regularly with new music, live dates, and behind-the-scenes moments.
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