Darren King: podcast appearances and interviews

Darren Charles King, born on June 25, 1982, is an American drummer and percussionist known for his work with the band Mutemath until his departure in August 2017. He has also played with the New Orleans–based Christian rock band Earthsuit briefly. King is recognized for his distinctive performance style, often seen wearing headphones gaffer-taped to his head for foldback, a technique previously associated with The Who's drummer Keith Moon. Growing up in Marshfield, Missouri, he has contributed to various musical projects, including remixing songs for artists such as Switchfoot and Hillsong United. His collaborations extend to members of the hip-hop and Christian music scenes; for instance, he played additional instrumentation on tracks by Kanye West and Travis Scott, and was involved in the production of Say Anything's seventh studio album. King married Stacy DuPree, a vocalist and keyboardist for Eisley, in July 2010; together they have two daughters. The family has also collaborated musically, forming the band Sucré. After leaving Mutemath in 2017, King has been active performing as a drummer, DJ, and front man under the name DK the Drummer, with plans to release an album titled Lockers Volume One. In 2024, he released a solo album called Temporal. In 2025, King publicly identified as a victim of sexual abuse by singer Michael Tait following allegations against Tait.