Can you introduce the members of DAAY and share a bit about their musical backgrounds?
As there are 5 other full time members I will keep it brief. Our rhythm section come together as a package, Mr Max Mason is on the drums and is a very busy man with his fingers in many creative pies, mainly making films and playing music. Euan Mcginty on bass is a mind-blowing DJ and has an encyclopedic knowledge of music. Melody on keys is a force to be reckoned with on synth, she also makes films and writes her own music. Jonathan on guitar is a all round legend playing solid guitar and is heavily into philosophy, and Nick Wemyss on the other guitar has a vinyl collection to be reckoned with and also DJs to similar mind blowing capacities with a collective he started himself called Walt Miskey DJs.
How did the band DAAY come together, and what inspired the formation of the group?
The band has taken many forms since 2019, I met the original members in Kilburn around then. The formation of the group is inspired by the idea of sun worship, the sun being one eternal day.
How did the band settle on the name “DAAY,” and is there a specific meaning or story behind it?
I picked the name in Canada and ran it by my friend, the look on his face told me it was the one. Back then it was DAY before the cease and desist letter from an American rapper. It’s intentionally vague, ubiquitous and positive, something to back genre spanning music that embraces a process. The extra A now is symbolic of a rebirth and is very design friendly.
Tell us about the creative process behind your single “Follower.” How did the idea come about?
The chorus appeared in my head when I was lying in my tent at Good Vibrations Festival 2023.
Can you describe the dynamics and chemistry within the band when working on new music, particularly “Follower”?
It is centralised around myself as the lead songwriter, but we work on an ideas basis and go with feeling if someone has something to offer.
How do you navigate creative differences within the band and ensure a cohesive sound in your music?
Ongoing learning curve, achieving this is the key to keeping a band together.
What do you believe sets DAAY apart from other bands in the industry, and how do you maintain your uniqueness?
Our aim is to create an experience that transcends any need for validation, it just exists and pulls you in, and importantly gives people something they weren’t expecting and enables you to forget about what role youre playing in society. I want the audience to feel appreciated and felt – you can’t do this if you’re not checking who’s in the room.
How do you approach the songwriting process as a band, and how do you decide on the themes or concepts for your songs?
I write chunks of songs, lyrics and melody lines and bring it to rehearsal and we flesh it out.
How has the band’s sound evolved since its inception, and how does “Follower” fit into that musical evolution?
DAAY’s sound changes with it’s members. As I let more people into the creative process we aspire to have a sound that reflects everyone in the band but still maintains cohesiveness.
What do you consider the biggest challenge for bands in the current music industry landscape, and how does DAAY navigate it?
Population boom, massive worldwide competition and social media. DAAY just exists as an artistic expression which is a beautiful thing in itself. Just keep it up and enjoy it.
Are there specific goals or milestones that DAAY has set for itself in terms of musical achievements and growth?
DAAY wants to continue to explore two exciting spaces; making records and playing bigger shows we can really grow into our genre defying megatron.
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