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DAYSEEKER embody what a rock band can be in the 21st century. Untethered from rules and agnostic of genre confines, the Southern California quartet-Rory Rodriguez [vocals], Gino Sgambelluri [guitar], Ramone Valerio [bass], and Mike Karle [drums]-exist outside of any and all boundaries. As such, they seamlessly absorb culture at lightspeed, layering hypnotic hard rock and metallic catharsis above soundscapes punctuated by glistening post-pop, experimental indie, and alternative R&B. Tallying hundreds of millions of streams, selling out shows, and earning acclaim from the likes of Alternative Press and more, the band crystallize this outlier vision on their 2022 fifth full-length offering, Dark Sun [Spinefarm Records]. "Overall, it feels more grownup," observes Rory. "It's less like we're scene kids trying to be a rock band, and we're actually a group of guys making rock music on our terms. We realized we were happier creating this way." Grinding on a series of independent releases, DAYSEEKER reached critical mass with 2019's Sleeptalk. The title track "Sleeptalk" impressively gathered 25 million Spotify streams and over 4 million YouTube views on the music video. Meanwhile, "Burial Plot" surpassed 12 million Spotify streams, contributing to over 125 million streams total for the LP. Inciting rave reviews, Alternative Press applauded, "DAYSEEKER are doing more than following along with the trend of blending genres. They've paved the way to something new and exciting that music has been craving for some time now." Beyond touring with The Devil Wears Prada and We Came As Romans, they sold out headline dates and even performed Sleeptalk in its entirety on the road. Along the way, the band recorded what would become Dark Sun with regular collaborator and producer Daniel Braunstein. During this time, Rory experienced trials and tribulations with the passing of his father, yet felt the utmost joy in the birth of his daughter. This cycle of life permeated the process. "My dad was a musician, and we bonded a lot," he says. "I lived with him up until three years before he died. When I took a natural interest in music as a kid, he was really excited.
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