The Daze was formed in early 2020 in Jefferson, Ohio by a group of high school friends during the COVID-19 lockdown. School was out for this group so making music became the next best thing. Their music style is a combination of hard alternative, psychedelic, and progressive rock, with elements of funk & metal. The Daze’s unique sound & live experience was formulated by Singer/Guitarist Eddie Grier. His guitar playing is inspired by legendary bands such as Black Sabbath, Tool, Silverchair, Helmet, Oasis, and The Vines. Basil Johnson’s drumming influences range anywhere from Rush, Primus, and Snarky Puppy, to Napalm Death. 

 

The Daze has seen numerous lineup changes throughout the years but has consistently been at the helm of Grier and Johnson for quite some time now. The band competed in the Tri-C High School Rock Off and has been featured on numerous radio stations in and around Cleveland. The band has played countless shows around the Northeast Ohio region slowly but surely gaining a following. The band released singles “Falling for Nothing” and “New Wave War” ahead of their debut album, titled Methomania, which was released in the summer of 2023. The group also released their EP, Red Mark EP a year before in 2022. The year 2024 saw the addition of Zeke Brake (Assault, The Brakes) to the line-up on lead guitar. The year after, Tyler Smith from Basil's project Zoloft, was added on bass. That same year, the band's second EP, Skies, was released on all platforms with singles "Time As It Stands" and "Start Again."

 

The groups' studio work has consistently been praised by critics. "The Daze have done it again, providing a collection of tracks that show the music scene is alive and well. When it comes to creativity and individuality in music, The Daze boys are second to none and show it time and time again!"  (Style, WSRRRadio.com on Skies EP)

 

“Methomania will bring you back to the primal energy of performing in your first band, after you finally honed in your fuzz pedal and learned a thing or two about songwriting, of course.” 

(Nick Sessanna, BuffaBlog.com)

 

“For a seasoned grunge enthusiast like myself, echoes of early Nirvana vibes resonate through their work, although it would be a disservice to pigeonhole their sound within that paradigm. Imagine intertwining the gritty allure of Queens Of The Stone Age with the sonic exploration of Ty Segall, and you start to grasp the captivating essence of The Daze.” (pitchperfectsite.com) 

 

The band is actively playing shows, trying to attract any and all attention.

“STOP! You need to listen to this band!” proclaims a honest Dazefan.

You can catch the band’s shows by staying up to date on their Instagram and Facebook pages.