YESTER DAZE “Hanging By A Thread” Offers Expansive Rock Distortion – Now Streaming HERE!
+ Sophomore EP Nothing, Perfectly Drops May 10th
+ Band Set to Rock the Block This Summer at CMW, NXNE, Voodoo Rock Fest & Montreal’s Petit Campus – Tickets Here!
“Swift blend of 90s rock with a rousing spirit and a strong uplifting blend of garage rock that builds and builds to triumphant climax. “ – We All Want Someone To Shout For
“Warm and soaring energy.” – Return of Rock
“An anthemic, grungy appeal stirs into the slabs of distorted guitar.” – Obscure Sound
Canadian rockers YESTER DAZE’s new single, “Hanging by a Thread”, is a striking musical juxtaposition. What starts as a slower melancholic build, quickly bursts into an expansive, distorted bout of full rock aggression. A song about crushing heartbreak, loneliness and trudging through tidal waves of darkness, makes it both a chilling experience, yet serves as a reminder that nobody is alone in the darkness. Its crushing guitar work and commanding vocals are available to stream today ahead of the group’s sophomore EP Nothing, Perfectly, out May 10th. The six-song EP was produced by Matt Nozetz of Avbury Studios in Montreal and mixed by Dave Traina (The Damn Truth).
Stream “Hanging by a Thread” Here!
We started writing Hanging by a Thread in 2020. At the time I was getting really into Soundgarden and The Pretty Reckless. Everyone shines in this song. The sound of it is huge and it was the hardest I worked on lyrics probably ever. This song is probably the most personal to me and is probably my favourite song we’ve written. Lyrically, it follows a failing relationship but compared to the typical route of it being the other person’s fault, it demonstrates faults on both parties’ end, and how the protagonist is yearning for the other’s affection despite being left behind. It really is a story and I cannot stress how proud I am of it.” -Brandon McShad
Earlier this year Yester Daze supported alt-rock mavens Hotel Mira and Fake Shark in Montreal and dropped their sizzling pop-punk anthem “Holy Moly (This Is Who I Am)”. The single was selected to be CHOM 97.7’s Big Shiny Tune of the Week and was also selected as the Generation Next feature track on 94.9 The Rock Toronto. Following this release, the band’s single “The Ones Who Bleed”, released in March, was coveted as, “adventurous and expansive,” by Clout Magazine among others. In addition to the incredible radio support, the band was added to several playlists at Exclaim! Magazine, Roadie Music, V13 Media, Square One Magazine, Indie Rock Music, Top 100 Rock, The Edge of Metal, Darkus Magazine, The Indy Review and more.
Setting out to satisfy hungry rock audiences across the globe with their deadly combination of hard-hitting stadium rock and underground punk, Yester Daze deliver larger-than-life performances whether they are playing in clubs, bars, near or far, They pour their hearts out and leaving it all on stage with electrifying energy and honest lyricism. Fans will have the chance to see the band live in Montreal and Toronto this coming summer at Canadian Music Week, NXNE and more. All tour dates are below. Additional shows will be announced soon!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
SEE YESTER DAZE LIVE AT:
June 1-8 @ Canadian Music Week – Toronto, ON*
June 12-16 @ NXNE – Toronto, ON*
June 28 @ Petit Campus – Montreal, QC
August 9-10 @ Voodoo Rock Fest – Odessa, ON*
*Exact dates and venues to be announced soon.
MORE ON NOTHING, PERFECTLY:
Yester Daze’s Nothing, Perfectly, showcases the band’s relentless tenacity and signature sound, bridging the gap between heavy riffs and pop melodies. Their lyrics and penchant for creating rock ear-candy combine to form the voice of a generation. A generation who are lost in a sea of greed, wishing and wanting something better. Nothing, Perfectly inspires hope for tomorrow. This unique style permeates across the six-song EP, building and expanding on the musical foundations laid on their debut EP, Yours To Follow (2021) which garnered a treasure trove of national and international recognition across radio platforms and media alike with Soft Sound Press stating, “nothing gets you more excited about a band’s future than realizing they are capable of… literally anything.”
This past fall the group released Nothing, Perfectly’s first single “Going Nowhere”. Rounding out the EP as the final track, it was the first single to be released from this EP (November 2023). It’s an honest and vulnerable reflection of mental health and suicide struggles, rounded out with a hopeful, prevailing stadium-sized chorus. Mental health is an overarching topic, carefully and brilliantly woven throughout all six tracks. The EP title track offers a glimpse into slowly deteriorating relationships while single “Hanging by a Thread”, the heaviest both emotionally and musically, features wailing vocals from frontman Brandon McShad and guitarist Zach Lemay and screaming guitar solos to close it out. With powerhouse songs such as these, there’s no doubt that Nothing, Perfectly is a strong follow-up to their debut, set to take these Montreallers to new heights.
MORE ABOUT YESTER DAZE
Forming in 2018, the Montreal-based band is fronted by lead singer Brandon McShad with guitarist Zach Lemay, bassist Marc-Olivier Bourdon, and Matt Ware on the drums. Fast friends, in the rehearsal space, the boys quickly recognized their natural chemistry and complementary musical personalities. The band’s music is packed with infectious rhythms that serve as odes to the past, the present, and the future. Yester Daze has found a unique sound by combining feel-good grooves and unforgettable melodies alongside high-contrast dynamics. Size doesn’t matter when it comes to their desire to rock. Since their inception, the goal has remained the same: light it up.
In 2021 single, “Backseat Bingo,” catapulted the band to heavy rotation on national and international radio stations. Notably, the single achieved the #1 spot on PlayMPE’s Top 20 Streams & Downloads Rock Worldwide, earned the title of CHOM 97.7’s Big Shiny New Song of The Week, and secured a place in heavy rotation on idobi Radio. The EP also garnered attention from numerous media outlets, including V13 Media, Girls At The Rock Show, Metal Devastation Radio, Radio Humber, Square One Magazine, The Brett Davern Show, Canadian Beats, The Gunz Show, Alternative Rock Press, Daily Rock Quebec, and Thorn of Rock, among others.
YESTER DAZE ONLINE:
https://www.yester-daze.com
https://www.instagram.com/officialyesterdaze/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/officialyesterdaze
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbufg1LYHdpFmDNCDaAskQ
