Superheaven, formerly known as Daylight, is an American alternative rock band formed in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in 2008. Their music has been described as reminiscent of 1990s grunge and shoegaze.
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| Also known as | Daylight (2008–2014) |
| Origin | Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States[1] |
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| Website | www |
History
editAs Daylight, the band formed early in 2008 and released their debut extended play Sinking in 2009 via Get This Right Records;[5] the EP is a remixed and remastered version of the band's demo.[6] They released their second EP Dispirit in 2010 via Six Feet Under Records,[7] and their third, The Difference in Good and Bad Dreams, in 2012 via Run for Cover Records (together with an acoustic EP).[8] Their debut studio album Jar was released in April 2013 on the same label and reached number 184 on the US Billboard 200 chart.[9] The band was featured on Alternative Press's list of "39 up-and-coming bands you must check out before 2013 ends".[10] Following a legal dispute with a Spanish band of the same name, Daylight changed their name to Superheaven in early 2014.[11] Later the same year, the band signed to SideOneDummy Records.[12] They released their second album Ours Is Chrome in May 2015.
Following the end of their tour in support of Ours is Chrome, the band ceased full-time activity. Madison and Clarke formed a new band, Webbed Wing, in 2017. Their debut album, Bike Ride Across the Moon, was released in 2019. Robbins formed DARK MTNS with Gunk's Josh Mackie, releasing their debut album Up Above This Cloud in 2017. He also played in the band Flight Habit. Kane largely retired from music and started his own carpentry business, Cliffside Carpenter.
The band did, however, play several one-off reunion shows in the following years. In December 2017, Superheaven played a secret set alongside Tigers Jaw and Turnstile for a charity event for Philabundence, put on by music producer Will Yip. A few days after, the band announced a one-off show benefitting Planned Parenthood on March 2, 2018, at The Other Side in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. They also played with Balance and Composure on their final tour in 2019.
Superheaven again reunited in 2022 to play Manchester's Outbreak Fest in June — alongside Turnstile, Knocked Loose, and Basement[13] — as well as playing at London's New Cross Inn.[14][15] In November 2022, it was announced the band would play Sick New World fest in Las Vegas in May 2023. This was followed by a full tour announcement in January 2023, where the band will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Jar.[16]
Band members
edit- Current
- Jake Clarke – lead vocals, guitar (2008–2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022–present)
- Joe Kane – bass (2008–2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022–present)
- Taylor Madison – lead vocals, guitar (2008–2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022–present)
- Zack Robbins – drums, backing vocals (2012–2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022–present)
- Former
- John Bowes – drums (2008–2012)
- Timeline
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Album | Label | Peak chart positions | |||
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| US [17] |
US Alt [18] |
US Indie [19] |
US Rock [20] | |||
| 2013 | Jar | Run for Cover | 184 | — | 33 | 50 |
| 2015 | Ours Is Chrome | Side One Dummy/Red Bull | — | 16 | 12 | 25 |
| "—" denotes that the recording did not chart | ||||||
Extended plays
edit| Year | Album | Label |
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| 2009 | Sinking (as Daylight) | Get This Right |
| 2010 | Dispirit (as Daylight) | Six Feet Under |
| 2011 | Run for Cover Acoustic Series #3 (as Daylight) | Run for Cover |
| 2012 | The Difference in Good and Bad Dreams (as Daylight) |
Charted songs
edit| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | ||
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| US Rock [21] |
US Hot Alt [22] |
US Hot Rock [23] | ||
| 2023 | "Youngest Daughter" | 22 | 17 | 14 |
Music videos
edit| Year | Song | Album |
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| 2012 | "Damp" | The Difference Between Good and Bad Dreams |
| 2013 | "In On It" | Jar |
| "Life In a Jar" | ||
| "No One's Deserving" | ||
| 2015 | "I've Been Bored" | Ours Is Chrome |
| "Next to Nothing" | ||
| "Gushin' Blood" | ||
| 2024 | "Long Gone" | Long Gone / Numb To What Is Real |
References
edit- ^ a b Heaney, Gregory. "Superheaven Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ^ a b Senior, Nicholas (July 14, 2015). "Superheaven Produce Some Of The Best Alt / Grunge Since The Genre's Heyday". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
- ^ Ramirez, Carlos. "Superheaven On Struggling Financially, Being Called "Shoegaze"". fuse.tv. Retrieved 2016-11-13.
- ^ Snitzer, Marc (18 December 2014). "A conversation with Superheaven's Taylor Madison about making one of the heaviest records of next year". WXPN. WXPN. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Reid, Sean. "Album Review: Daylight - Sinking". Alterthepress.com. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ Shultz, Brian. "Daylight to issue remixed/remastered demo on CD/vinyl". Punk News.
- ^ "Superheaven - Dispirit (album review )". Sputnikmusic.com. 2011-08-08. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Daylight streaming new EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Daylight stream new album, 'Jar'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ Heisel, Scott. "39 up-and-coming bands you must check out before 2013 ends". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ Crane, Matt. "Daylight officially change name to Superhaven". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Superheaven (formerly Daylight) sign to SideOneDummy Records". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ Richards, Will (2 July 2021). "Turnstile, Show Me The Body and more for Outbreak Fest 2022". NME. BandLab Technologies. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
- ^ "New Cross Live - Superheaven".
- ^ "Superheaven - Youngest Daughter live @ New Cross Inn, London 2022". YouTube.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda. "Superheaven announce 'Jar' 10th anniversary tour with Cloakroom & more". Brookyln Vegan. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Daylight Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ "Superheaven Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 16, 2023.[dead link]
- ^ Peak chart positions for the Independent Albums Chart:
- Jar: "Daylight Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- Ours Is Chrome: "Superheaven Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 16, 2023.[dead link]
- ^ Peak chart positions for the Top Rock Albums Chart:
- Jar: "Daylight Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- Ours Is Chrome: "Superheaven Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 16, 2023.[dead link]
- ^ devops (2013-01-02). "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Week of July 29, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (2022-06-28). "Hot Alt Songs Week of August 26, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (2022-06-28). "Hot Rock Songs Week of August 26, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-03.