ALMOST MONDAY MAKE WAVES WITH RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM DIVE
ALMOST MONDAY MAKE WAVES WITH RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM DIVE
FEATURING NEW SINGLE “JUPITER”
UK AND EUROPE TOUR UNDERWAY NOW
“CAN’T SLOW DOWN” HITS TOP 20 ON ALTERNATIVE RADIO
Los Angeles, CA (September 25, 2024) - Today, San Diego’s almost monday release their debut album, DIVE, out everywhere now via Hollywood Records.
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Consisting of Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Cole Clisby (guitar), and Luke Fabry (bass), almost monday continues to expand upon their distinctive sundrenched sound with DIVE. The indie-rock/indie-pop trio infuses endlessly catchy hooks into their catalog of songs about good times, friendship, and SoCal surf culture, winning over fans across the globe.
Showcasing a series of tight, upbeat melodies and toe-tapping rhythms, DIVE is a coming-of-age record and, as Dawson puts it, “a snapshot of us as individuals and as a collective.” He adds: “We take Polaroids of the crowd at every show. We wanted the album to feel like one of those Polaroids where you capture the moment. It might be blurry, but it’s that snapshot in time of who we are and what we like.”
Previously-released singles such as “sunburn,” “tidal wave,” “she likes sports” gave fans an early taste of what to expect from the album: upbeat, infectious tracks about growing up, wrapped in energetic, beachy melodies.
The new offerings from the album further meld the trio’s nostalgic surf-rock tones with modern indie-pop production, honed by producer Simon Oscroft (One Republic, Declan McKenna) . Tracks like funk-inflected synth bop and album single “jupiter” and indie-pop gem “can’t slow down,” which hit the Top 20 on the Alternative Radio chart this week, further encapsulate album themes of nostalgia and the magic of getting older.
“Each song has its own little story and life,” Cole says. “You kind of have to surrender. ‘jupiter’ was one we had to press on through — and 10 months later, there it is. This and ‘she likes sports’ are unique, because for somebody who knows our band, both of those songs feel quite different from what we've done before.”
On “can’t slow down,” which features falsetto refrain, slick beat, and shimmering keys, Luke adds, “That chorus had always stuck out to me. That was another one where we took it back and reworked it over a few weeks. It keeps it interesting — every song gets its chance to breathe and have life. Sometimes that's the same day you start writing, and sometimes it’s a month later.”
DIVE and its singles also feature a collaboration with the artist Dave Bowers, who created all of their single artwork. “What drew us to Dave's work was its simplicity,” Cole says. “It's not pop art, but it’s very colorful and stands out, and it just fits the vibe of the album.”
In August, almost monday concluded a 6-week North American tour supporting AJR and playing to crowds at legendary venues including New York City’s Madison Square Garden and The Forum in Los Angeles. The band is currently on a run of shows across Europe and the United Kingdom, bringing their high-energy live shows on the road to support THE DRIVER ERA. A full list of dates can be found below, and fans can purchase tickets HERE. Stay tuned for more from almost monday.
ALMOST MONDAY LIVE DATES
September 25 - Eventim Apollo - London, United Kingdom *
September 26 - O2 Academy Birmingham - Birmingham, United Kingdom *
September 28 - Bristol Beacon - Bristol, United Kingdom *
October 1 - O2 Academy Edinburgh - Edinburgh, United Kingdom *
October 2 - O2 Academy Manchester - Manchester, United Kingdom *
October 3 - O2 City Hall Newcastle - Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom *
October 5 - Neighbourhood Festival - Manchester, United Kingdom
October 6 - La Madeleine - Brussels, Belgium *
October 7 - L’Olympia - Paris, France *
October 8 - AFAS Live - Amsterdam, Netherlands *
October 10 - Astra Kulturhaus - Berlin, Germany *
October 12 - Batschkapp - Frankfurt Am Main, Germany *
October 13 - E-Werk - Cologne, Germany *
October 15 - Rockhal - Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg *
October 17 - Fabrique - Milan, Italy *
October 18 - TONHALLE - Munich, Germany *
October 20 - SaSaZu - Prague, Czech Republic *
October 22 - Klub Stodoła - Warszawa, Poland *
October 25 - Falkoner Salen - Frederiksberg, Denmark *
October 26 - Fryshuset Arenan - Stockholm, Sweden *
October 27 - Sentrum Scene - Oslo, Norway *
* Supporting THE DRIVER ERA
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About almost monday:
Emerging from garage jams and D.I.Y. gigs, almost monday —Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Cole Clisby(guitar) and Luke Fabry (bass)—burst onto the scene in 2020 with a sound that embodies the sun-soaked essence of California. Their debut EP, don’t say you’re ordinary, produced Simon Oscroft (The Naked and Famous, DREAMERS), quickly gained traction with hits like "parking lot view" and "come on come on." Their infectious energy and empowering anthems, notably "broken people," along with the Sofi Tukker remix, garnered attention, propelling them into the Top 20 at Alternative Radio.
In 2021, almost monday continued to shine with their second EP, til the end of time, and singles like "live forever" and "cool enough," earning acclaim from Alternative Press, Forbes, People, GQ Australia, Earmilk, Flaunt, Ones To Watchand more. Festival debuts at Lollapalooza, BottleRock and Firefly and sharing stages with Kings of Leon, Dayglow, Walk The Moon and Joywave further solidified their rising status.
The momentum surged into 2022 with coastal-inspired singles like "sunburn" and "sun keeps on shining," earning radio success with the latter a top 10 hit on Sirius XM Alt Nation, a top 20 hit on Alternative Radio, and the official song of the 2022 Vans US Open of Surfing. Festival slots, Governor’s Ball, WonderBus and Innings Festival, alongside touring North and South America with The Driver Era, and headline shows in Japan and South Korea wrapped up the year.
In 2023, almost monday maintained their indie-pop prowess with festival appearances including WonderRoad, Wonderstruck, Have A Nice Trip (Korea), and Life is Beautiful and tours with AJR, Weathers, and The Driver Era. 2022 hosted a string of singles led by the infectious "only wanna dance,” which premiered with V Magazine, “coast to coast,” the reflective "life goes by," and “sweet feelings.”
With over 400 million streams under their belt, almost monday's feel-good vibes continued to resonate globally as they dove into 2024 with new releases like "is it too late?" (world premiered with Australia’s Triple J) and "can’t slow down," a U.S. tour with Beach Weather, a summer arena tour alongside AJR and MXMTOON, dates in Mexico plus a six-week European tour with The Driver Era, and a debut album out now.
The San Diego band’s music has been featured across various media platforms from ESPN, CBS, Bravo, HBO Max and Netflix, to FOX, TNT and beyond.