Alternative Rock from The Daytime High

Brand new band coming out of Los Angeles, The Daytime High is formed by musicians Michael Johansson on vocals and guitar, David James on guitars and vocals and Rich Buckland on bass, keys, vocals and engineering duties. Together they combine to their own style of brooding alternative rock music tinged by psychedelic vibes.

Taking their cues from all things classic rock, they draw influence from the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Ride, The Stone Roses, Oasis, TSOOL and Arctic Monkeys to craft their guitar-driven sound. Starting the new project in the summer of this year, they’ve been busy recording in Rich Buckland’s garage and they’ve recently unveiled their sonic vision to the world.

Bringing us their debut single titled “Reaper” they deliver the first taste of The Daytime High with a mesmerising rock sound. Spinning a deep and moody aesthetic, with “Reaper” the band makes a bold entrance with a worthy debut single.

Full of grooving riffs, a driving beat, a soaring guitar solo and instantly memorable melodic vocal leads, on their first outing The Daytime High offers a sideways-glance take on the climate and our human condition. Recorded by Rich Buckland and mixed by Curt Piar at Proving Ground Studios, “Reaper” sees an exciting new band make their introduction and serves to build excitement for their next release.

Listen to Reaper below