Daygraves

post black metal + post rock + blackgaze

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BIG NEWS. “Funeral Flowers” is a 3 way split b

BIG NEWS. “Funeral Flowers” is a 3 way split between myself, @breaths_band and @woundsofrecollection These are some of the best songs we have ever put together and I’m really excited for you all to hear them.

There’s black metal, there’s room, there’s post rock. There’s beauty, there’s ugly. I’ve been listening to this on repeat and I think it’s fair to say we are really proud of this.

It drops September 9th. Mark your calendar. Follow us on Bandcamp and/or Spotify. Thanks!

FYI: These are starting to arrive in people’s ma

FYI: These are starting to arrive in people’s mailbox.

#blackgaze #blackmetal #postmetal #postblackmetal #postrock

Just moved into a new home. I’m finally setting

Just moved into a new home. I’m finally setting the office back up. In a few days it’ll be recording ready.

Can’t wait to make new stuff and bring a few new sounds to the project. Not sure what it’ll end up being but I do know it won’t have vuvuzela, banjo or bagpipes. Might have a little steel guitar. Maybe.

#blackgaze #blackmetal #postmetal #postblackmetal #postrock

Well everybody. It’s been two weeks since the re

Well everybody. It’s been two weeks since the release of Imperishable and I couldn’t be more happy with the feedback I’ve gotten. Thank you all for being so kind and supportive.

Now that the release buzz has worn off, I’m thinking about my next steps. I thought I’d fill you in on what the future is looking like ….

1. I’ve been asked to do some guest vocals for a band that I really love and that I know lots of you love as well. I can’t tell you who it is, ( yet) but you can guess anyway.

2. If you’re the kind of music listener who likes to be able to hold the music in your hands, I’ll have a physical release if Imperishable soon.

3. In 2022, I’ll be releasing a three way split with some amazing artists. I’m SUPER pumped about this.

4. I plan on having another EP made before the summer. ( Fingers crossed. ) I’ve got some new ideas I want to bring to the table. Don’t worry. Saxophone isn’t one of them.

Looks like 2022 is going to be pretty busy.

#blackgaze #blackmetal #postblackmetal #postrock #atmosphericblackmetal

I wrote nearly all the lyrics for this EP from thi

I wrote nearly all the lyrics for this EP from this hospital bed.

Originally, I had a much different vision for this release. The lyrics where going to be different, the music was going to have a different focus. The art was going to be different.

But as some of you know, I spent the summer pretty ill and eventually landed myself in the hospital (again). Eventually I decided I had to address this creatively. So instead of my original vision, I created a 30 minute EP where I sort through what it’s like to be a person of faith that has a chronic illness.

Any less than 30 min felt like I wasn’t properly addressing it. Any more than 30 minutes felt like I was giving this dumb disease more credit than it deserves. Heck. Even posting some of the lyrics feels like giving this thing the wrong kind of attention. I needed to acknowledge it, deal with it, create around it and then leave it behind. That way I can fully move on to the next thing.

The truth is that this EP isn’t about being sick. It’s about knowing I’ll be better eventually - I just don’t know when. I believe in miracles AND medicine. Neither of them have healed me yet. Even if I die with this thing it’ll still be such a small part of my existence. I inherited immortality a long time ago and while I’m not trying to cash that in anytime soon, I do look forward to the undefiled and the imperishable.

So if this doesn’t sound like a total slog to you, please check it out. It’s on all streaming services now and I’m pretty stoked about how it all turned out.

#blackgaze #blackmetal #postblackmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #postrock #postmetal
#daygraves

Well everybody we are one week away from release d

Well everybody we are one week away from release date! If you are a bandcamp follower, keep an eye on your inbox this week. I’ve got something for you.

I’m pretty pumped about this release and I’ve been pacing all day. Any suggestions on how I should cool my jets?

#blackgaze #blackmetal #postblackmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #postrock #postmetal
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So I went to one of my favorite bands’ instagram

So I went to one of my favorite bands’ instagrams to see what they were up to and their entire feed was nothing but “here’s my music. Listen to it.” I thought that was pretty lame but then I realized I’ve been doing the same thing. So, I’m an effort to feel less like a jerk - here’s a few updates that have nothing to do with my music.

1. Learning to cook. I am no longer terrible and now I’m average. Success.

2. Every day, I look at this book I have in my bedroom (Holier than Thou - JHP) and say “Today’s the day I read you.” It’s been at least a month. Beginning to think it’s winning.

3. Been listening to French Coldwave and obsessing over synths and bass guitars.

4. Can’t stop watching this nerdy YT channel where this lady walks through the music theory/chord theory in NIN songs.

5. Trying to learn procreate because I love screen printing. I’m getting nowhere. Thanks, aphantasia.

Okay. That’s enough. Thanks.

#blackgaze #blackmetal #postblackmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #postrock #postmetal
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I did it. I finished this batch of songs and I’v

I did it. I finished this batch of songs and I’ve sent them out to all the streaming services. I’ll be giving everyone more details on this EP as it gets closer to release. For now, what’s important to know is that you’ll be able to hear it on 10/15, unless your following me on Bandcamp. Bandcamp people will get it earlier.

#blackgaze #blackmetal #postblackmetal #postrock #postmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #metal

Spending some time today making new merch and hope

Spending some time today making new merch and hopefully finishing mixing this EP. Getting really anxious to get this music out to you guys but I don’t want to rush through this process.

#blackgaze #postblackmetal #postrock #postmetal #shoegaze #atmosphericblackmetal #blackmetal

UPDATE: What’s up everybody? Been a while since

UPDATE:
What’s up everybody? Been a while since I’ve posted and I wanted to keep you up to speed.

1. All the instruments are recorded for the next batch of songs. Hoping to get vocals recorded this weekend. Aiming for an August release date, although that’s a pretty optimistic goal. I’m really psyched about the way everything has turned out so far.

2. Going to get a new merch design for the release as well.

3. Really hoping this release can do well enough to justify making physical copies. Maybe a vinyl with the Silver EP as side A and this new EP as side B.

4. I’ve been traveling/moving etc so I’ve been slow to respond in my DMs but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate all of you. Y’all are the best.

#blackgaze #postblackmetal #atmospericblackmetal #postrock #postmetal

It’s raining in Austin. I’ve been sitting on m

It’s raining in Austin. I’ve been sitting on my balcony reading and trying to keep my insides quiet. I love slow Sundays and wish I could do this all day.

*picture not my balcony view. My balcony view is not pretty.

I’ve been doing my best to steer clear of most s

I’ve been doing my best to steer clear of most social media over the last few weeks. I’m friends with a wide variety of opinionated people and so my feeds are just full of snarky hot takes and flimsy advice. In turn, it’s been making me more snarky and I’m not here for that. Im trying to get more grace in my life. Not less.

I’m here for cool people, good music recommendations and the memes, of course.

So with that in mind, tell me what album release are you the most pumped about today. I’m out of the loop and I need your help. And don’t just assume I’m looking for metal. I’m into lots of stuff.

#blackmetal #christianblackmetal #blackgaze #unblackmetal #postrock #atmosphericblackmetal #christianmetal

WELP. The first week of 2021 is over. Two thumbs d

WELP. The first week of 2021 is over. Two thumbs down. The world continues to go bonkers. My timeline is full of people on many sides of the issues all desperate to speak truth to power like they’re Daniel in Babylon or Nathan to David. Y’all can do that if you want. But I’ve opted to not do that.

I learned a long time ago that I’m no prophet. On the contrary, I’m an idiot. I just happen to believe that Jesus meant everything He said. I have to admit, I don’t always know how to feel about certain current events and I definitely don’t know what Jesus would do all the time.
But I do know that one day ....
1. Everything we’ve fought so hard to build will be destroyed.
2. Every word that left our lips will be accounted for.
3. When that happens almost all of us are going to look back over this time period and feel really embarrassed.

With that in mind, I’m a little hesitant to put words in Gods mouth, especially in a forum that is so public. So y’all say what you want. Follow your convictions. But have a little fear of God and reverence for His word before you start speaking for Him, please.

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FORGIVE ME FOR THIS RANT. I wrote a long post abou

FORGIVE ME FOR THIS RANT. I wrote a long post about spiritual warfare but it felt preachy & finger-pointy & that’s not my intention. But. I am seeing lots of “spiritual warfare” talk in the Christian metal community. I get that the imagery works nicely with aggressive music & I recognize that it’s something that we must know about so...Im going to leave you with bullet points. This is a reminder (for myself as well) & an encouragement - not a judgement or correction.

1. If you aren’t a person of prayer, then you simply aren’t doing warfare. Period. We fight principalities, not people. If prayer & fasting aren’t a part of your life, then neither is spiritual warfare.

2. The right doctrine/theology isn’t going to win any battles. Dead people don’t hear the truth no matter how loud you yell. How do we get around this? See #1. All battles are won in the prayer closet before you see their fruit anywhere else.

3. Some of you are too eager for a fight. You’re rushing into fights you’re not going to win. You imagine youre Paul but youre more like the sons of Sceva. The devil doesn’t know your name but he’ll leave you bruised anyway & in a few months you’ll be left beat up and wondering what happened.

4. How do you strengthen your prayer life & your faith so that you can actually be effective? Hate your own sin & pray against it like your eternity depends on it. Do you think that you can actually pray your brother be set free of lust when you are comfortable harboring your own lusts? No. If you can’t defeat your own demons you certainly can’t defeat anyone else’s.

5. It’s important to remember that when God came to Earth, He came to save the lost and destroy the work of the devil. His strategy for that was loving and serving those around Him and radically obeying the Holy Spirit. It’s important to remember The Holy Spirit is the spirit of holiness. If you obey Him, you will lead a life of holiness.

6. Last. Prayer is not magic & going through all the right motions will not manipulate God into doing what you want. In fact, sometimes we can do the wrong thing and still see prayers answered. (Moses hit the rock and still got water) This is a sign of Gods grace

Who can deliver me from this body of death? #bla

Who can deliver me from this body of death?

#blackgaze #blackmetal #unblackmetal #unblack #christianmetal #christianblackmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #postrock
#postblackmetal #daygraves

FORGIVE ME FOR THIS BUT I wanted to say one more t

FORGIVE ME FOR THIS BUT I wanted to say one more thing.

I’ve been listening to @withinthywounds before I even started making the first Daygraves EP. So when we decided to put this out, I was so hyped. We both went to work and just trusted the other person was making quality music. Neither of us heard the others tracks until just hours before the release. I got his tracks in. I made a hot cup of tea and I sat on my balcony. I listened to the track listing from front to back and was SO STOKED with what I was hearing. I knew this would be a fun release, but actually hearing it all together made me super proud to put this out. Working on it was fun and it’s allowed me to connect with so many amazing people.

The other person I want to specially shout out is @harbinharrison I worked with him to design some merch and he did a killer job. I couldn’t be happier with what he made me. If you need a designer, reach out to him. He’s super talented and a great communicator. I’m totally going to work with him again.

Last. I love music. But what makes this fun to put on the internet is all of you guys. It’s always a little scary to put stuff you make out on the internet but it’s been worth it because it’s allowed me to meet so many amazing people. Thanks for all your kind DMs and your love.

Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

#blackgaze #blackmetal #unblackmetal #unblack #christianmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #postrock
#postblackmetal #withinthywounds #daygraves

I’ve been working with @withinthywounds to put t

I’ve been working with @withinthywounds to put together a little something for all of you. The support we’ve gotten from everyone has been fantastic and we wanted to give you something new while we both worked on putting together our next full lengths.

That’s why on December 04, we are going to be releasing a split exclusively on bandcamp. It’ll be around 30 minutes of new music from us to you. We are really pumped about the way this has come out and we really hope you’ll enjoy it. It’s your support and all your kind words that keeps us going. We are grateful for you.

#unblackmetal #unblack #blackmetal #blackgaze #atmosphericblackmetal #postrock

@withinthywounds + @daygravesmusic 12/04/20 #bla

@withinthywounds + @daygravesmusic 12/04/20

#blackgaze #blackmetal #unblackmetal #unblack #christianmetal #atmosphericblackmetal #postrock
#postblackmetal #withinthywounds #daygraves

Little boxes on the hillside. Little boxes made o

Little boxes on the hillside.
Little boxes made of ticky tak

Hey everybody. I’ve gotten kind of lost in the domestic world lately. You know, adult life stuff. Looking for a house. About to have a baby. Etc.

But I do have two songs complete that I’m going to be releasing soon. Pretty excited to get them out. Hope everyone is doing well.

#unblackmetal #unblack #postrock #christianmetal

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