He began on violin and continued with viola for the next 14 years. During this time, he also learned to master the drums, guitar, bass, and keys, as well as vocals. Throughout high school and college, Darin was in different bands all across the country. When Darin graduated college, he decided he wanted to professionally pursue his music career as a singer/songwriter. He wrote his first batch of songs and this was Rex's first attempt to perform everything on the recording. He sent this demo to several labels across the U.S., which led him to be signed to an independent label out of Oklahoma City in 2009 where he released his first album "Forever Much." Due to the popular demand of this album, the physical copy was sold out on Amazon.com the first day of its release.Darin then went on to compete at the label’s annual “Artist of the Year” competition in 2010 where he took third place. Rex's single "Paint" was featured on MTV’s soundstage within the year. In January 2011, Rex broke away from the label and went on to start the new year with his first self produced single "Headed Home.” During the conception of this song he was also working on his first self recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered album "Dance It Off,” which has led to successful radio play and airtime, playing The State Theatre and other venues across the state, and performing at the World Cafe's Beta High Five Festival.

Darin’s background of classical training through the Central Pennsylvania Suzuki Association, allowed him to develop a sense of discipline, excellence, integrity, and creativity, which are all driving forces in Darin’s career as a musician.

Since Darin has chosen to professionally pursue his music career as a solo artist, he has added a backing band of musicians that support the core of what the music is about and bring to the shows a live energy that can only be experienced. Darin’s music has a little bit of everything to suit all tastes and all ages.

Darin has composed, arranged, produced, and recorded hundreds of songs and his creative flow continues to erupt as he promotes his second album, “Dance It Off,” which can be found on iTunes and Amazon. Rex is freshnin’ up the sound of music and is sure to do the same for all who give an ear to his tunes. Check out www.darinrex.com for up to date photos, videos, show schedules, audio samples, and more about Darin Rex.