Darren Watson is a New Zealand singer, guitarist and songwriter known for his soulful blend of blues, roots and sharp-edged songwriting. After early success with Chicago Smoke Shop in the late '80s, he built a respected solo career, most recently with powerful and original acoustic blues albums like Too Many Millionaires (2018), and the Tui-nominated Getting Sober for the End of the World (2020).

His next release, Darren Watson Sings John Hiatt, will drop in stores, at shows, and Bandcamp on October 31, 2025. It will then be available on the big corporate streaming and download platforms from November 28, 2025.