Dayglow is a band steeped in reinvention and rejuvenation. The enduring indie-pop project of Sloan Struble sounds as vibrant as ever with a new self-titled album that dropped last month — a few short weeks before Dayglow hits Boston’s House of Blues this evening (October 8) — and it’s being dubbed an inaugural effort after recategorizing the prior three as mixtapes.
“With this new record, I view it as a debut,” Struble says. “Self titled, big shabang. The past three records have shown who I was growing up, who my influences were, who I was when I was a kid, so they felt more like mixtapes. Dayglow is finally entering the world in its purest form with clarity and confidence. I want this album to define exactly what Dayglow looks like, sounds like, and feels like.”
We got a taste of the new stuff in May with a colorful bop called “Every Little Thing I Say I Do,” which should sound lovely in a live setting. And for Sloan, that’s the point — even as his sun-kissed project makes its way to our shores in the grip of gray autumn.
“I think Dayglow has to be seen live to get the full picture,” he adds. “The vibe during the shows is so inviting and fun. People are either smiling or dancing, but it’s also common to do both. I think this tour is going to be the best yet by far. I feel healthy, happy, and ready to rock.”
DAYGLOW + SUN ROOM :: Tuesday, October 8 at House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St. in Boston, MA :: 7 p.m., all ages, $37.50 to $69.50 :: Event page :: Advance tickets
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