Conversation so far:
What year did the band form?
CANNOTANSWER.
Who created the band?
Justin Hawkins.
Did they record an album?
Record of the Day.
When did they release Record of the Day?
around the time of SXSW in March 2003.
Were they ever offered a recording deal?
As part of Sony Music UK, Raphael had attempted to sign them but the band instead opted to go with Atlantic Records.
Is there anything significant about the band's history?
there was no initial clamour to sign the band, "There couldn't have been less of a buzz, and only two record labels showed any interest in them.

Question: What were the two record labels?
Self-contained rewrite: What were the two records labels by The Darkness Band?