Newcastle-based melodic hardcore five-piece Dayshifter, have announced the release of their debut studio album ‘Hiraeth’ on June 8th, 2023.
Formed in 2017, Dayshifter has been on a mission to carve out its own unique sound, blending the intensity of hardcore with the melody of alternative rock. With a handful of successful singles under their belt the band soon became known for their emotive and powerful sound, going on to share the stage with the likes of Loathe, King 810, and Oceans Ate Alaska.
Their upcoming debut album Hiraeth was recorded over three weekends with Dan Kerr (Our Hollow Our Home, Shields) at Avenue Studios in Surrey. The album centers itself around the themes of mental health, depression, and anxiety. Through songs about love, loss, death and the inner workings of the mind during life’s darkest moments, the album aims to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage open communication.
While the lyric matter is oftentimes bleak, the music is nothing short of defiant. The band seamlessly blends eerie synth backdrops, tight punchy drums, unrelenting metal riffs, and thunderous basslines with vocals that intertwine between beautiful heartfelt harmonies to downright throat-busting screams.
Discussing what they hope to achieve with the album the band explains: “Our goal with Hiraeth is to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage open communication. We hope to use our music as a platform to show listeners that they are not alone in their struggles and that there is always someone who understands how they feel.”
Hiraeth is due for release on June 8th and will be available on all major platforms. Ahead of the album, check out the single ‘Fever Dreaming’ The song explores the difficult themes of depression and grief, as the band reflect on the struggle to find clarity and meaning in these moments.
For further info on the band, visit the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dayshifteruk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dayshifteruk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayshifteruk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33vC9YrUEMYrX2LukkAZfW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/dayshifter/1246472979
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