Dayseeker
| Dayseeker | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Orange, California |
| Genres | Post-hardcore, melodic hardcore, metalcore |
| Years active | 2012 - present |
| Labels | inVogue |
| Associated acts | Arms Like Yours, Southern Lights[1] |
| Website | |
| Members |
Rory Rodriguez Gino Sgambelluri Shawn Yates Mike Karle |
| Past members |
Andrew Sharp Matt Steenstra Alex Polk |
Dayseeker is an American post-hardcore band from Orange, California. The band is currently signed to inVogue Records. To date, the band has released two albums; one in 2013 which got re-released a year later, and one in 2015 which was also reissued in 2016.
History
Formation and debut album What It Means to Be Defeated
Dayseeker was formed in 2012 by vocalist Rory Rodriguez, guitarists Alex Polk and Gino Sgambelluri, bassist Andrew Sharp and drummer Mike Karle in Orange near San Diego, California. Rory Rodriguez and Alex Polk were members in a band called Arms Like Yours before forming Dayseeker.
The band released a series of demo's including the songs What It Means to Be Defeated, Collision.Survive and Resurrect which were released on their debut record as well as two untitled songs.[1] On July 7, 2013 the band got signed to inVogue Records where the band released their debut album What It Means to Be Defeated on October 29, 2013.[2][3] It featured work by Joey Sturgis who mastered the record.[4] On November 24, 2014 the album was re-released.[5] Tom Denney, a former guitarist of A Day to Remember was involved in producing the re-released version of the album. The re-issue features three acoustic tracks.[6]
In November and December 2013 the band toured the United States on a three-week tour alongside Kingdom Of Giants.[7] In April and May 2014 the band was part of the Artery Across the Nation Tour which featured Upon This Dawning and The Browning in the line-up.[8]
Origin
In January 2015 the band announced hitting the studio to begin recording the follow-up record to 2013s debut album What It Means to Be Defeated with producer Nick Ingram who had worked with Hotel Books and Before Their Eyes in the past.[9][10] On March 9, 2015 it was announced that the album will be entitled Origin and is set to be released on April 21, 2015. The same day the same-titled lead single as well as the pre-orders were announced. The band covered Jealous originally performed by Nick Jonas.[10][11]
On December 23, 2014 the band announced they would be being part on the Hawthorne Heights tour between March and April 2015.[12] After that tour the band will share stage with Silent Planet in April and May 2015 to promote their new album.[13]
Discography
EPs
- 2013: Untitled EP
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Heat[14] | ||
| What It Means to Be Defeated |
|
– | – |
| Origin |
|
– | 20 |
Weblinks
References
- 1 2 Steve Alcala: Minds Equal Blown: Dayseeker - Untitled EP Review
- ↑ Kriston McConnell: Under the Gun Review: Dayseeker sign to InVogue Records, stream new song
- ↑ Michele Bird: Alternative Press: Dayseeker stream new album, ‘What It Means To Be Defeated’
- ↑ Allmusic: DAYSEEKER | WHAT IT MEANS TO BE DEFEATED | CREDITS
- ↑ Tyler Sharp: Alternative Press: Dayseeker (InVogue Records) to re-release ‘What It Means To Be Defeated’
- ↑ Top40-Charts.com: Dayseeker Re-Releasing "What It Means To Be Defeated" As Deluxe Edition On 11/24
- ↑ Lambgoat: Adestria, Kingdom of Giants, Dayseeker tour
- ↑ Matt Crane: Alternative Press: Upon This Dawning announce U.S. headlining tour
- ↑ Jeanette Hernandez: MUSE Local Artist: M.U.S.E. Local Artist: Orange County Rock Band Dayseeker
- 1 2 Dan Harr: Musicnews Nashville: Dayseeker Releasing New LP ‘Origin’ on April 21
- ↑ Tyler Sharp: Alternative Press: Dayseeker (InVogue Records) announce new album, stream Nick Jonas cover
- ↑ Hayley Hoyle: Infectious Magazine: Hawthorne Heights Announces Acoustic Tour
- ↑ Tyler Sharp: Alternative Press: Silent Planet to perform ‘The Night God Slept’ in full on spring headlining tour
- ↑ Billboard: US Heatseeker