Nearly a month ago, Dayseeker released their much-anticipated album Creature in the Black Night, and it exceeded expectations, racking up millions of streams across various platforms. The blend of haunting melodies and high-octane lyrics has caught the attention of both new and longtime fans.

If you haven’t heard of Dayseeker yet, we’d tell you that we’re surprised – but we’d also tell you that they are a standout post-hardcore and metalcore band from Orange County, California, formed in 2012. The trio includes the dynamic vocalist Rory Rodriguez, bassist Ramone Valerio, and drummer Zac Mayfield. Together, they include elements of pop, emo, indie rock, and synth-wave to create a sound that truly pushes the limits of their genre.

In recent years, Dayseeker’s audience has grown rapidly. They’ve toured tirelessly for over a decade and faced challenges like numerous changes in band members, but their dedication to Dayseeker has never faltered. This commitment has landed them impressive spots on the charts, reaching “No. 1 Current Alternative Album” and “No. 2 Current Hard Rock Album” in 2025.

Their earlier albums, Sleeptalk from 2019 and Dark Sun from 2022, marked important milestones for the band, showcasing their growth and musical evolution. These releases attracted significant attention, earning them praise for their emotional depth and a sound that’s just hard to pull away from.

With Creature in the Black Night, Dayseeker invites listeners to experience raw storytelling through music, with the recurring message within the album being about returning to someone that you know you shouldn’t keep going back to – an unfortunate ordeal that many of us can relate to.

In a recent interview with Dayseeker from The Aquarian, Rory talks about the process of making the tracks on this album and the messages behind each one. The most popular song on the record, “Pale Moonlight,” he describes as being about vices that are hard to quit, which loops back into the core message regarding toxic relationships and their addictiveness. “The song is about certain vices I was giving into that I knew were not good for me. You can’t help but go back to it at the end of the day. It was a good way to get out my emotions on paper.”

Creature in the Black Night has already proven itself as an exceptional record that fans of the alt-rock scene are loving. If you’re so inclined to support Dayseeker and experience the magnetic energy that this band has relentlessly output for the last 13 years, you can listen on all major streaming platforms, such as Spotify.