# Superheaven

Superheaven, formerly known as Daylight, is an American alternative rock band formed in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in 2008. Their music has been described as reminiscent of 1990s grunge and shoegaze.

## History

As Daylight, the band formed early in 2008 and released their debut extended play Sinking in 2009 via Get This Right Records; the EP is a remixed and remastered version of the band's demo. They released their second EP Dispirit in 2010 via Six Feet Under Records, and their third, The Difference in Good and Bad Dreams, in 2012 via Run for Cover Records (together with an acoustic EP). Their debut studio album Jar was released in April 2013 on the same label and reached number 184 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The band was featured on Alternative Press's list of "39 up-and-coming bands you must check out before 2013 ends". Following a legal dispute with a Spanish band of the same name, Daylight changed their name to Superheaven in early 2014. Despite the change, guitarist and vocalist Taylor Madison emphasized that their musical direction and lineup remained consistent. Later the same year, the band signed to SideOneDummy Records. They released their second album Ours Is Chrome in May 2015.
In mid-2015, Superheaven embarked on a North American tour alongside Diamond Youth and Rozwell Kid, promoting Ours Is Chrome. Following the end of their tour in support of Ours is Chrome, the band ceased full-time activity. Recorded in October 2014 with producer Will Yip, Ours Is Chrome marked a period of growth for the band. Madison noted that, compared to their previous album Jar, the band had a clearer vision for their sound and songwriting during this recording. Madison and Clarke formed a new band, Webbed Wing, in 2017. Their debut album, Bike Ride Across the Moon, was released in 2019. Robbins formed DARK MTNS with Gunk's Josh Mackie, releasing their debut album Up Above This Cloud in 2017. He also played in the band Flight Habit. Kane largely retired from music and started his own carpentry business, Cliffside Carpenter.
The band did, however, play several one-off reunion shows in the following years. In December 2017, Superheaven played a secret set alongside Tigers Jaw and Turnstile for a charity event for Philabundence, put on by music producer Will Yip. A few days after, the band announced a one-off show benefitting Planned Parenthood on March 2, 2018, at The Other Side in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. They also played with Balance and Composure on their final tour in 2019.
Superheaven again reunited in 2022 to play Manchester's Outbreak Fest in June — alongside Turnstile, Knocked Loose, and Basement — as well as playing at London's New Cross Inn. In November 2022, it was announced the band would play Sick New World fest in Las Vegas in May 2023. This was followed by a full tour announcement in January 2023, where the band celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Jar.
On November 12, 2024, Superheaven released the song "Long Gone," the band's first new release since Ours is Chrome in 2015. The follow up single "Numb to What Is Real" was released on December 10; that same day, the band announced that their third studio album will be self-titled with a release date of April 18th, 2025. On February 18th, 2025, Superheaven announced their 16 stop tour in North America. Their first stop of the tour is LDB Fest in Louisville, KY. Then their headlining dates kick off April 27th in St. Louis and run through May 20th in Brooklyn, New York. Glare, Spy, and Prize Horse are set to open. June 11 kicks off their 3 stops in Europe which include London and Manchester, England and Hradec Kralove, Czechia. They are set to come back to the U.S. to finish their 2025 tour at the three-day music festival, Louder Than Life in Louisville KY.

## Influences and style

Similar artists include, Narrow Head, Soul Blind, Deftones, Trauma Ray, Local H, Chevelle and VIOLENT VIRA. In comparison to Superheaven, these bands and artists have a similar reputation in the grunge and alternative metal genre.

## Band members
### Current

* Jake Clarke – lead vocals, guitar (2008–2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022–present)
* Joe Kane – bass (2008–2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022–present)
* Taylor Madison – lead vocals, guitar (2008–2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022–present)
* Zack Robbins – drums, backing vocals (2012–2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022–present)

### Former

* John Bowes – drums (2008–2012)

### Timeline
## Discography
### Studio albums

| Year | Album | Label | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions |
| Year | Album | Label | US | US Alt | US Indie | US Rock |
| 2013 | Jar | Run for Cover | 184 | — | 33 | 50 |
| 2015 | Ours Is Chrome | Side One Dummy/Red Bull | — | 16 | 12 | 25 |
| 2025 | Superheaven | Blue Grape | To be released | To be released | To be released | To be released |
| "—" denotes that the recording did not chart |||||||

### Extended plays

| Year | Album | Label |
| 2009 | Sinking (as Daylight) | Get This Right |
| 2010 | Dispirit (as Daylight) | Six Feet Under |
| 2011 | Run for Cover Acoustic Series #3 (as Daylight) | Run for Cover |
| 2012 | The Difference in Good and Bad Dreams (as Daylight) | Run for Cover |

### Singles

| Year | Song | Album |
| 2011 | "Damp" (as Daylight) | The Difference in Good and Bad Dreams |
| 2013 | "In on It" | Jar |
| 2015 | "I've Been Bored" | Ours Is Chrome |
| 2015 | "Next to Nothing" | Ours Is Chrome |
| 2024 | "Long Gone" | Superheaven |
| 2024 | "Numb to What Is Real" | Superheaven |
| 2025 | “Cruel Times” | Superheaven |

### Other charted songs

| Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | | Album |
| Year | Song | US Rock | US Hot Alt | US Hot Rock | Certications | Album |
| 2013 | "Youngest Daughter" | 22 | 17 | 14 | RIAA: Gold | Jar |

### Music videos

| Year | Song | Album |
| 2011 | "Damp" (as Daylight) | The Difference in Good and Bad Dreams |
| 2013 | "In on It" | Jar |
| 2013 | "Life in a Jar" | Jar |
| 2013 | "No One's Deserving" | Jar |
| 2015 | "I've Been Bored" | Ours Is Chrome |
| 2015 | "Next to Nothing" | Ours Is Chrome |
| 2015 | "Gushin' Blood" | Ours Is Chrome |
| 2024 | "Long Gone" | Superheaven |
| 2025 | "Cruel Times" | Superheaven |