SOCAN has presented dance-pop duo The Darcys – Jason Couse and Wes Marskell – with two No. 1 Song Awards: one for co-writing “Better Days,” which topped the CBC Music Top 20 on Jan. 2, 2020; and one for co-writing “Look Me in the Eyes,” which topped the same chart on Oct. 22, 2020.
Although the songs were written under different circumstances, both became pandemic anthems, at different points within the past 18 months.
Since current health regulations prevent SOCAN from presenting a No. 1 Song Award plaque to The Darcys in person, SOCAN A&R Representative Melissa Cameron-Passley bestowed it to them via video instead. And we took the opportunity of the occasion to add to our “Top Secrets” video series, as the duo explains how the songs were written.
Currently independent, The Darcys were previously signed to a four-album deal with Arts & Crafts. Their 2013 album Warring was nominated for a JUNO Award for Alternative Album of the Year; was a long list nominee for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize; and spawned and a 50-date worldwide tour.