The Chicago-based psych-rock trio Daisychain has released their debut album “All in a Name.” The album was produced by Sylvia Massy, who has worked with artists like Tool, Johnny Cash, Prince, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band consists of vocalist and bassist Nickole Regala, lead guitarist Frankie Sripada, and rhythm guitarist Sophia Williams. They formed in 2017 and have been infusing the modern music scene with sounds reminiscent of 70s psych-rock.
“All in a Name” showcases a rich blend of shoegaze, pop, and psychedelic influences. Regala said, “I think it sounds like us, which is really cool, and I think that’s what I’m most psyched about. It’s a very colorful album, but I don’t want to just leave it there, because that feels kind of vague.”
Working with Massy was a dream come true for the band.
Sripada said, “It was what you imagine making a record is like when you’re 15.” The band appreciates Massy’s wealth of knowledge and her ability to create a comfortable and open environment for their creative process. Daisychain aims to carve out a safe space for women and diverse voices in a male-dominated genre.
Debut album by Daisychain released
Williams stated, “Being able to play psych-rock that is pretty heavily male-dominated – I enjoy it, I appreciate it, and I hope that it helps other women and people of diversity have a little bit of a safe space.”
The album features a mix of woodwinds, chimes, pump organs, and synthesized vocal and guitar harmonies. It blends sultry vocals with fierce garage rock and classic 1970s rock sounds. The band recently completed the Southwest leg of their “She’s a Freak” tour and will tour through the Midwest and Colorado next month.
They also plan to visit Germany, Denmark, and Austria this fall. The album’s lead single, “Waste Your Time,” is a catchy number with fun, tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Another single, “G-String,” is a vibrant, pop-leaning track documenting a memorable girls’ trip in Vegas.
Daisychain’s lively debut album “All in a Name” is available now. Fans can catch them live throughout the Midwest and Colorado this July, and in Europe this fall.
