Daytona Lights To Release New EP ’Old Fashioned Love’ On May 20th
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Written by Jon Stickler
Daytona Lights are all set to release their new EP 'Old Fashioned Love' on May 20th. The EP includes their latest single 'Midnight Beach' along with four brand new tracks. The band will also head out on tour this week (starting today, April 17th in Manchester) - including a show at The Monarch in London on the 26th April.
The EP opens with the band’s latest single and bona fide earworm, 'Midnight Beach'. A mixture of jagged guitars and crystal clear harmonies, with inspiration drawn from the melting pot of New York disco culture, the muscular groove is a response to the pressure of cruel jobs, and lyrically a paean to living beyond your means. ‘Submarine’ dips into more mysterious waters, swimming with sexual connotations and icy harmonies; while ’Don’t Know Who You Are’ is a self-reflection on temptation inspired by the Roddy Frame lyric “they say we’re lonely when we’re really just alone.” ’Sparks’, an ode to unrequited love, keeps up the killer chorus and hooks whilst capturing the essence of the bands energetic live performances; whereas ‘Chimes’ is about loving something that can never love you back; a beautiful ballad which pays homage to some of the better lyrics and bands of the last few decades.
'Old Fashioned Love' was produced in the boys’ home studio nicknamed The Grotto by band member Louis, and mastered by renowned engineer Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios.
Drawing favourable comparisons to Aztec Camera, Duran Duran and The Beach Boys, Daytona Lights bring a modern twist to influences, crafting spacious grooves and lyrics that last. The boys have achieved airplay and delivered live sessions on Radio 1, Radio 2, XFM and BBC6 Music, and also featured in ad campaigns for Blackberry and Olympus.
The band head out on tour with support from some of the best up-and-coming acts from around the UK, including Echotape, The Lottery Winners, The Cold One Hundred, Witch Hunt, Yannick and Tayala.
Apr 17th - Manchester, Night & Day Café
Apr 18th - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
Apr 19th - York, The Duchess
Apr 20th - Hull, The Adelphi
Apr 21st - Edinburgh, Liquid Room Annexe
Apr 22nd - Glasgow, The Art School
Apr 24th - Cardiff, Buffalo Bar
Apr 25th - Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge
Apr 26th - London, The Monarch
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The EP opens with the band’s latest single and bona fide earworm, 'Midnight Beach'. A mixture of jagged guitars and crystal clear harmonies, with inspiration drawn from the melting pot of New York disco culture, the muscular groove is a response to the pressure of cruel jobs, and lyrically a paean to living beyond your means. ‘Submarine’ dips into more mysterious waters, swimming with sexual connotations and icy harmonies; while ’Don’t Know Who You Are’ is a self-reflection on temptation inspired by the Roddy Frame lyric “they say we’re lonely when we’re really just alone.” ’Sparks’, an ode to unrequited love, keeps up the killer chorus and hooks whilst capturing the essence of the bands energetic live performances; whereas ‘Chimes’ is about loving something that can never love you back; a beautiful ballad which pays homage to some of the better lyrics and bands of the last few decades.
