Western Australian country music artist Darren Gillis returns with his latest single,\u00a0 \u201cHell of a Time,\u201d\u00a0a gritty country rock anthem that dives headfirst into the kind of night where troubles are drowned in music, whiskey, and good company.\u000f\u000f\u201cHell of a Time\u201d tells the story of a woman who walks into a bar carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. Instead of running from her struggles, she embraces a familiar remedy \u2014 a night filled with great country music, strong drinks, and the fleeting comfort of forgetting it all. Driven by raw storytelling and a powerful country rock edge, the track captures both vulnerability and resilience in true Gillis style.\u000f\u000f\u201cAs I build toward the release of my debut album \u201cRise and Fall\u201d later this year, I\u2019m thrilled to share \u201cHell of a Time\u201d with the world. I hope you enjoy the energy of this track, packed with cleverly crafted lyrics that bring its message to life\u201d.\u00a0 Darren Gillis\u000f\u000fAn award-winning Australian country music artist, Darren Gillis has built a reputation for crafting songs drawn from personal experience and the rich tapestry of everyday life. His music blends authentic storytelling with dynamic country influences, creating a sound that resonates with audiences across Australia.\u000f\u000fFollowing extensive touring throughout 2025 \u2014 spanning from Western Australia to Queensland \u2014 Darren has continued to gain momentum both on stage and within the industry. In February 2025, he attended the Western Australian Country Music Awards at the Boyup Brook Country Music Muster, where he took home the People\u2019s Choice Award. Later that year, in May, he was named a top five finalist in the Western Australian Music (WAM) Song of the Year Awards (Outstanding Regional Category) for his original track,\u00a0 \u201cCuss the Black Dog.\u201d\u000f\u000fIn January 2026, Darren\u2019s rising profile was further cemented at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, where he was awarded\u00a0 Best Independent Country Male Artist\u00a0at the Independent Country Music Association Awards.\u000f\u000fDarren has released multiple original singles that have charted on country radio, with his standout track\u00a0 \u201cDrink\u201d\u00a0featured on CMT Australia. He also reached the semi-finals of the prestigious Nashville based International Songwriting Competition this year with Rise and Fall, a song from Darren\u2019s upcoming debut album of the same name.\u00a0 \u00a0The album will feature ten original tracks, showcasing his signature storytelling and evolving sound.\u000f\u000fWith \u201cHell of a Time\u201d, Darren Gillis continues to solidify his place as one of Australia\u2019s most compelling voices in country music.\u000f\u000fDarren Gillis\u2019 new single \u201cHell of a Time\u201d is out at radio on Monday 8th June and all streaming services on Friday 12th June.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Western Australian country music artist Darren Gillis returns with his latest single,\u00a0 \u201cHell of a Time,\u201d\u00a0a gritty country rock anthem that dives headfirst into the kind of night where troubles are drowned in music, whiskey, and good company.\u000f\u000f\u201cHell of a Time\u201d tells the story of a woman who walks into a bar carrying the weight … Continue reading “Darren Gillis – Hell of a Time”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2913"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2913\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2914,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2913\/revisions\/2914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2913"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zfmcountry.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}