Allo Darlin'
| Company type | Indie pop band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 in London, England |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Fate | Disbanded; reunited in 2023 |
| Headquarters | London , England |
Area served | United Kingdom, United States |
Key people | Elizabeth Morris, Paul Rains, Michael Collins, Bill Botting |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Website | www |
Allo Darlin' is a London-based British indie pop ensemble composed of vocalist Elizabeth Morris, guitarist Paul Rains, drummer Michael Collins, and bassist Bill Botting. Between 2010 and 2014, they issued three albums through independent labels before dissolving in 2016. The group reunited in 2023 for live performances and revealed plans for a fourth studio album slated for release in 2025.
History
Originally conceived as a solo endeavor by Australian singer-songwriter Elizabeth Morris during her time in London, Allo Darlin' derived its name from Morris’s encounters with vendors near Soho market who greeted her with the phrase "Allo darlin'".
By early 2009, the full lineup was established with Paul Rains, Michael Collins, and Bill Botting joining Morris. Their initial single, "Henry Rollins Don't Dance," debuted that summer on WeePOP! Records.
Later that year, Fortuna Pop! signed the band, subsequently releasing singles such as "The Polaroid Song" (2009) and "Dreaming" (2010). Their self-titled first album, produced by Simon Trought, followed in the summer of 2010.
In 2011, the band independently released the single "Darren"/"The Wu-Tang Clan." Their sophomore album, Europe, was issued in spring 2012 through Fortuna Pop in the UK and Slumberland in the United States.
Following extensive touring, Allo Darlin' recorded their third album, We Come from the Same Place, which was released in October 2014. The band ceased activity at the close of 2016.
January 2023 marked their announcement of a reunion involving UK concerts and intentions to produce new recordings.
On 2 April 2025, they unveiled their first new track in nine years titled "Tricky Questions." This was succeeded by the release of "My Love Will Bring You Home" on 7 May along with confirmation of their fourth album, Bright Nights, scheduled for an 11 July release via Slumberland (US) and Fika Recordings (UK).
Members
- Elizabeth Morris (vocals and ukulele)
- Paul Rains (guitar)
- Michael Collins (drums)
- Bill Botting (bass)
Albums
- Allo Darlin' (Fortuna Pop!, 2010)
- Europe (Fortuna Pop!/Slumberland, 2012)
- We Come from the Same Place (Fortuna Pop!/Slumberland, 2014)
- Bright Nights (Fika Recordings/Slumberland, 2025)
Singles
- "Henry Rollins Don't Dance" (WeePOP!, 2009)
- "The Polaroid Song" (Fortuna Pop!, 2009)
- "Dreaming" (Fortuna Pop!, 2010)
- "My Heart Is A Drummer" (Fortuna Pop!, 2010)
- "If Loneliness Was Art" (Fortuna Pop!, 2010)
- "Darren" / "Wu Tang Clan" (Self-release, 2011)
- "Capricornia" (Fortuna Pop!/Slumberland, 2012)
- "Northern Lights" (Fortuna Pop!/Slumberland, 2012)
- "Europe" (Fortuna Pop!/Slumberland, 2012)
- "Only Dust Behind" (WIAWIYA, 2012)
- "Bright Eyes" (Fortuna Pop!/Slumberland, 2014)
- "Half Heart Necklace" (Fortuna Pop!/Slumberland, 2015)
- "Kings and Queens" (Fortuna Pop!/Slumberland, 2015)
- "Hymn on the 45" (Fortuna Pop!/Hangover Lounge, 2016)
- "Tricky Questions" (Fika Recordings, 2025)
- "My Love Will Bring You Home" (Fika Recordings, 2025)
- "Cologne" (Fika Recordings, 2025)