There are two bands with the name The Darling Buds: (1) The Darling Buds were an indie band from Caerleon near Newport, Wales. The band were formed in 1986 and took their name from a British novel called The Darling Buds of May. (2) A British band, fronted by actor Jamie Campbell Bower whose music is Alternative Indie Rock. (1) Influenced by the catchy simpler sound of the early Beatles, the band created very melodic hook driven short duration singles.