dayaway - “blue summer moon”

“blue summer moon“ is the exquisitely breezy new shoegaze / dream pop release from USA-based artist dayaway. Full of hazy sounds and lucid soundscapes, this song is like a welcome breeze on a summer’s evening.

Mellotron strings open this track, gorgeously embellished with a nostalgic and luscious coating of tape so that they give a gentle warble. As the song breaks into its main groove, these sounds continue to slowly pulse under the arrangement like a heartbeat. Clean electric guitar tones shimmer like waves as drums provide a steady, forward momentum. A sense of coziness is brought to the song through the use of a subtle but effective bass line that keenly pads the track.

Over the main chorus sections of the track, the dynamics gently rise whilst acoustic guitar is added to enhance the song’s textures and bring more warmth to this breezy production. The lead vocals of “blue summer moon“ are effortlessly charming and light. The breathy airiness of their delivery further heightens the chilled and peaceful atmosphere that has been created by the music. Backing vocals graciously add support, complementing the song’s melodies and creating a hazy and dreamy layer of depth.

dayaway reflects on the meaning of the song’s lyrics: “I wrote ‘blue summer moon‘ about a rare kind of love. One that burns bright but can’t last. Instead, it lingers on in dreams and parallel worlds.” dayaway’s “blue summer moon” is a truly serene and dreamlike track. The tones of the song will leave you enchanted as the effortlessly shimmer with warmth. The song is taken from the EP of the same name, which is out now:

And be sure to catch the video for “blue summer moon:”

-John Michie