Dayglow

:"For other meanings, see Dayglo (disambiguation)."Infobox musical artist
Name = Dayglow


Img_capt = Dayglow - Bayside, Queens (2006)
Photo by [http://www.petecrottyphotography.com/ Pete Crotty]
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Bayside, Queens, U.S.
Genre = Pop/rock

Years_active = 2001–2006
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/dayglowmusic www.myspace.com/dayglowmusic]
Current_members = Stephanie Weingart
Elizabeth Stolfi
Lindsay Rhodes
Viveca Butler
Past_members = Catherine Stolfi

Dayglow was an all female pop/rock band from Bayside, Queens in New York City. They were together from 2001-2006, and went by the name The Electrik Shoes from 2001-2003. The band was picked as one of the top 5 unsigned bands in New York City by the NY Press in 2006. Band members included Stephanie Weingart on lead vocals and keyboards, Elizabeth Stolfi on guitar and vocals, Lindsay Rhodes on bass, and Viveca Butler on drums. Styles included pop, indie rock, and new wave. Their main influences included The Beatles, U2, Radiohead, Pink Floyd and The Smiths.

Biography

. Then the Electrik Shoes, They began playing and writing songs in their garage in 2001 when most of them were only sixteen. The band slowly gathered enough songs and equipment to start booking shows in the New York City area.

In the summer of 2002, the band heard that [http://www.myspace.com/breakdownnyc/ Breakdown Records] , a local record store, had just completed the construction of a recording studio in their basement. They made a cassette recording of a rehearsal and submitted it to the owner. He liked it so much, that he hired them all to work in the store and gave them complete use of the studio.

The band spent the next two years working in the record store and listening to all of the music at their disposal. The members of the band also studied music in college, whether it be theory, business, or engineering. At night, they would practice and continue to write in the studio. To date, the band has completed dozens of songs, and has endless amounts of music.

In the summer of 2003, the band decided it was time to record their demo. Good friend Nick Rowe (guitarist of Bloodsimple, Warner Music Group) co-produced and engineered over a dozen tracks. Nick has spent time learning the process of recording with legendary producers GGGarth Richardson (Rage Against The Machine) and Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd's The Wall). The band was now ready for everyone to hear the culmination of years of their work.

After over a year long break, the band got back together in the summer of 2005 and changed their name to Dayglow. In less than a year, they played over 40 shows in the tri-state area at venues such as CBGB, Knitting Factory, Rothko, Sin'e, Pianos, and Arlene's Grocery. They have also played New York City events like M.E.A.N.Y. Fest, Vicious NYC, and Death Disco. Dayglow has opened for acts like Life of Agony's Keith Caputo (Epic Records), Weezer's Mikey Welsh (Geffen Records), and Bettie Serveert (Matador Records). The band acquired drummer Viveca Butler in the summer of 2006, and were instilled with a new bolt of energy onstage.

Dayglow’s songs have received praise from the music industry, and the band has achieved much success without the help of a label. The band landed a deal with Imaginary Friends Music Partners, an L.A.-based firm that places songs in film and television, with credits that include "Dawson's Creek," "Degrassi: The Next Generation," "Pimp My Ride," and many others. They signed on with CEGTalent (Tommy Lee, Ashley Angel Parker) in 2006. Their song “To Get Her Coin” was featured on Modirn Records Sampler Volume 3, a compilation of up and coming artists put together by NYC based indie label Modirn Records. Also, their song “Madman” was a semi-finalist in the 2005 UK Songwriting Contest.

Members of the band attended a seminar given by Alanis Morissette in the spring of 2005. The moderator of this event was DJ Jonathan Clarke from Q104.3 Classic Rock in New York. He was given a copy of the band's EP, and just a few weeks later featured the song "Congratulations" on his show "Out of the Box.” Other songs from their self titled EP have been played on a number of internet and college radio stations, including ENGAGE, Radio Crystal Blue, Netwavz, Fearless, WXCI Connecticut State University, iRadio LaGuardia College, and many others.

Based around solid songwriting, Dayglow are an interesting combination of all of their influences, and have an equal appreciation for underground and mainstream music of all genres. Their self taught musicianship, unique instrumentation, and a variety of lyrical and vocal styles, give each song a different sound.

Discography

Albums

*Dayglow EP (2003)1. "Replaced"
2. "Madman"
3. "Do What Daddy Says"
4. "Congratulations"
5. "Shadows"
6. "Pale Roses"
7. "To Get Her Coin"
*Demo (2006)1. "Running"
2. "Oceans"
3. "Visions"

Compilation album tracks

*"To Get Her Coin" - Modirn Records Vol. 3 Sampler

Other songs

"Dating Service"
"Distance Formula"
"Penn Station"
"Dizzy"
"3347"
"Continue On"
"Mr. Cunningham"

Press

*" [http://www.goodtimesmag.com/ Good Times Magazine] ", 2002
*" [http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/Communique/ Queensboro Communique] ", March 2006
*" [http://www.musicconnection.com/ Music Connection Magazine] ", June 2006
* [http://www.musiciansonly.net/ Musiciansonly.net] , July 2006

Reviews

Out of all of todays young bands crossing my desk, Dayglows carefully crafted songs shine bright and stand high above the rest."
Michael Parrish, VP Operations [http://www.fmqb.com/ FMQB]

"Barely a few years old when modern synth pop bands like The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Joy Division were storming the charts, these 4 New York based girls have captured that influence perfectly while creating their own strong identity. A sassy look, coupled with well rehearsed songs, leads to a very attractive live show. I look forward to seeing how things evolve as shows get bigger and the word starts to spread."
Mark Landgraf, President and Founder [http://www.modirnrecords.com/ Modirn Records]

"Not since the heyday of The Bangles and Belly has there been a more impressive female presence on American Power pop than the music of Queens' Dayglow."
Ron Hart [http://www.billboard.com/ Billboard.com]

"Dayglow has a far reaching appeal that spans from the 13 year old teenybopper to the 30 year old classic rocker, and that's money to me!"
Aaron Farash [http://www.irtmag.com/ Interboro Rock Tribune]

“There were plenty of Blondie guitar flourishes coming out of the speakers during Dayglow's crisp, 35-minute set, which showcased bright vocals, some lovely harmonies, effervescent keyboards, and some kooky-hooky tempo shifts. Bands as diverse as The Beatles and Radiohead were lurking inside much of the tunecraft.”
Larry Belmont Skylighters.org

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/dayglowmusic Dayglow official myspace]
* [http://www.myspace.com/breakdownnyc/ Breakdown Records myspace]

References