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Superheaven
Superheaven live in February 2015
Background information
Also known as	Daylight (2008–2014)
Origin	Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres	Grunge emo alternative rock shoegaze post-hardcore
Years active	2008–2016 2022–present (Reunions: 2017, 2018, 2019)
Labels	Blue Grape SideOneDummy Run for Cover Six Feet Under Get This Right
Members	Taylor Madison Joseph Kane Jacob Clarke Zack Robbins
Past members	John Bowes
Website	www.superheaven.net

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. Later the same year, the band signed to SideOneDummy Records. They released their second album Ours Is Chrome in May 2015.

Following the end of their tour in support of Ours is Chrome, the band ceased full-time activity. 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 followup single "Numb to What Is Real" was released on December 10; that same day, the band announced their third studio album will be self-titled with a targeted release date of spring 2025.

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

Extended plays

Singles

Other charted songs

Music videos

References

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6. Reid, Sean. "Album Review: Daylight - Sinking". Alterthepress.com. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
7. Shultz, Brian. "Daylight to issue remixed/remastered demo on CD/vinyl". Punk News.
8. "Superheaven - Dispirit (album review )". Sputnikmusic.com. August 8, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
9. Kraus, Brian. "Daylight streaming new EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
10. Kraus, Brian. "Daylight stream new album, 'Jar'". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
11. Heisel, Scott. "39 up-and-coming bands you must check out before 2013 ends". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
12. Crane, Matt. "Daylight officially change name to Superhaven". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
13. Kraus, Brian. "Superheaven (formerly Daylight) sign to SideOneDummy Records". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
14. Richards, Will (July 2, 2021). "Turnstile, Show Me The Body and more for Outbreak Fest 2022". NME. BandLab Technologies. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
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18. Galiher, Stephen Andrew (November 12, 2024). "Superheaven Release 'Long Gone,' Their First New Song in Nearly a Decade". Vice. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
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22. Peak chart positions for the Independent Albums Chart:
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    • Ours Is Chrome: "Superheaven Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
23. Peak chart positions for the Top Rock Albums Chart:
    • Jar: "Daylight Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
    • Ours Is Chrome: "Superheaven Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
24. devops (January 2, 2013). "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Week of July 29, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
25. Cusson, Michael (June 28, 2022). "Hot Alt Songs Week of August 26, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
26. Cusson, Michael (June 28, 2022). "Hot Rock Songs Week of August 26, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2023.

• Rock music groups from Pennsylvania
• Alternative rock groups from Pennsylvania
• American grunge groups
• Musical groups from Philadelphia
• 2008 establishments in Pennsylvania
• Musical groups established in 2008
• SideOneDummy Records artists
• American musical quartets
• Run for Cover Records artists