Dayglow - Dayglow

Sloan Struble has always made Dayglow sound like the best afternoon of summer, and on this self-titled fourth album the Texas songwriter chases that feeling with more ambition than ever.

Struble grew up in Aledo, Texas, and built the project almost entirely on his own, writing, playing and producing songs that blend indie pop with the soft-rock sheen and synth shimmer of decades past. Released in 2024 on Very Nice Records, after Harmony House and People in Motion, this record finds him stretching out. He described it as a creative breakthrough, the sound of unlocking a part of his brain that had been stuck.

Opener "Mindless Creatures" sets a buoyant tone, and lead single "Every Little Thing I Say I Do" rides a springy groove with a chorus that sticks on the first listen. "Cocoon" wraps its hooks in warm, hazy synths, while "Silver Lining" lives up to its title with a melody that turns everyday worries into something light and hopeful.

Through all ten tracks, Struble's knack for clean, joyful pop never feels lazy or recycled. The bass bounces and the guitars sparkle, while his vocals stay sweet without ever turning saccharine.

It is a feel-good record in the best sense, made for open windows and the first warm evening of the year.