Little Daylight (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Little Daylight was an alternative pop ensemble originating from Brooklyn, New York, in the United States.
History
The group was established in early 2012 by Nikki Taylor, Matt Lewkowicz, and Eric Zeiler. Initially, Little Daylight focused on remixing tracks from artists such as the Neighbourhood and Passion Pit. Their name was inspired by the 1871 fairy tale Little Daylight written by George MacDonald. Early performances included a mix of remixed songs and original compositions crafted during sessions at a friend's lakeside retreat.
Their first live appearance took place at SXSW in 2013, where they opted to perform under an alias to alleviate the pressure of their debut. Soon after this event, they secured a contract with Capitol Records. The band's inaugural EP, Tunnel Vision (2013), featured the track "Overdose," which climbed to the top position on The Hype Machine. The accompanying music video was filmed in Manhattan amid the aftermath of power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Following the EP release, they toured alongside artists like Charli XCX and Bastille, while continuing to develop new songs. Their first national television performance occurred in May 2014 on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Their first full-length album, Hello Memory, was self-produced and launched on July 15, 2014. Recording sessions took place in a Brooklyn carriage house equipped with their own gear as well as at a studio located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Upon release, the album entered the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart at position number 20.
In 2016, two members branched off to create the Brooklyn-based duo Me Not You. Currently, Little Daylight's Facebook page redirects visitors to this new musical endeavor.
Studio albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Hello Memory
|
Extended plays
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Tunnel Vision
|
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Overdose" | Tunnel Vision EP |