Chicago’s rising psych-rock trio Daisychain are keeping the momentum going with new music and an expanding international touring schedule. The band has unveiled their latest single, “Tar,” a dark, emotionally layered release that draws inspiration from ’90s grunge while exploring the complicated weight of grief. Alongside the new track, the trio has announced a run of European tour dates scheduled for spring 2027.
Built around distorted guitar work, atmospheric textures, and haunting vocal harmonies, “Tar” finds Daisychain leaning into a heavier, more introspective sound. The track balances moments of raw intensity with a deeply vulnerable emotional undercurrent, creating an atmosphere that feels both unsettling and captivating. Production, mixing, and mastering were handled by Chicago-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Noam Wallenberg, whose previous credits include Vulfpeck, A$AP Rocky, and Mac Miller.
Bassist and vocalist Nickole Regala offered insight into the creative direction behind the single, explaining how the instrumentation was carefully shaped to reflect its lyrical themes:
“We thought heavy, distorted guitar tones, the use of space in the drum beat, and slanted ‘90s grunge-rock style vocal harmonies would suit the overall expression in the lyrics.”
Regala further described the song’s atmosphere as macabre yet deeply sensitive, highlighting the contrast between its powerful guitar layers and the quieter, unsettling sounds tucked beneath the surface. That relationship between subtlety and distortion gives “Tar” its evolving energy, allowing the track to maintain a driving sound without losing its emotional depth.
The release follows Daisychain’s 2025 debut album, All In A Name, a record that introduced listeners to the trio’s wide-ranging musical identity. Produced by acclaimed producer Sylvia Massy, known for her work with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool, and Prince, the album moves beyond traditional psych-rock boundaries. Woodwinds, chimes, pump organs, synthesized vocal textures, and layered guitar harmonies all contribute to a sound that shifts between soulful melodies, garage-rock aggression, and classic ’70s rock influences.
Since releasing the album, Daisychain have spent much of their time on the road, bringing their energetic performances to audiences across the country and making their European debut last year. Their live reputation has continued to grow, earning praise from Culture Flux, which described the band’s performances as delivering “pure rock ‘n roll energy from the first song to the last.”
The trio has also received recognition from publications including the Chicago Sun-Times, Block Club Chicago, Spectrum Culture, Melodic Magazine, and Newcity Chicago, with critics highlighting the album’s musical diversity, expansive arrangements, and unfiltered songwriting.
Formed in Chicago in 2017, Daisychain features Nickole Regala on bass and vocals, Frankie Sripada on lead guitar, and Sophia Williams on rhythm guitar and vocals. Regala and Williams first connected at a local open mic night before beginning to write and perform together. After bringing Sripada into the project, the three musicians began rehearsing in the basement of their neighborhood coffee shop, eventually building the band into the touring act they are today.
Now, with “Tar” marking another chapter in their evolving sound, Daisychain are preparing for an active touring schedule. The band will continue performing throughout the Southern United States, with upcoming stops in Texas, Florida, and beyond, including a hometown performance on December 5. Those dates will lead into their newly announced European run in spring 2027.
With a growing international audience, a sound that refuses to stay within one genre, and a live show built around unfiltered energy, Daisychain are continuing to carve out their own space within the alternative and psych-rock scenes.
Catch the band live across the South this fall and Europe in the spring with tickets available now here. Keep up with the trio on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for much more from the rising trio.
DAISYCHAIN LIVE U.S. FALL 2026
Oct. 30 – Knoxville, TN – Preservation Pub
Oct. 31 – Knoxville, TN – Preservation Pub
Nov. 1 – Charlotte, NC – The Milestone
Nov. 4 – St. Augustine, FL – Sarbez
Nov. 5 – Miami, FL – Churchills
Nov. 6 – Orlando, FL – Wills Pub
Nov. 7 – Gainesville, FL – The Ox
Nov. 8 – Tampa, FL – New World Brewery
Nov. 10 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar
Nov. 11 – New Orleans, LA – The Crypt
Nov. 12 – Houston, TX – Axelrad Beer Garden
Nov. 13 – Austin, TX – The 13th Floor
Nov. 14 – San Antonio, TX – The Starlighter House
Nov. 15 – Waco, TX – Truelove Bar
Nov. 16 – Dallas, TX – The B Side (Zounds Sounds B Side)
Nov. 18 – Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves
Nov. 19 – Tulsa, OK – Whittier Bar
Nov. 20 – Fayetteville, AR – Punk Truck Stop
Nov. 21 – Birmingham, AL – The Nick
Nov. 22 – Nashville, TN – The 5 Spot
Dec. 5 – Chicago, IL – Sleeping Village with Machin, ASI ASI
EUROPE SPRING 2027
Feb. 18 – Dortmund, DE – Subrosa
Feb. 19 – Waltrop, DE – Comfort One Studio
Feb. 20 – Waltrop, DE – Comfort One Studio
Feb. 21 – Hamburg, DE – Stellwerk
Feb. 22 – Aachen, DE – Domkeller
Feb. 24 – Berlin, DE – Kulturhaus Insel
Feb. 25 – Bochum, DE – Gleis Neun
Feb. 26 – Bad Kötzting, DE – Bahnhof Kötzting
Mar. 1 – Bamberg, DE – Live Club
Mar. 3 – Basel, CH – Blaue Paula
Mar. 4 – Thun, CH – Mokka
Mar. 5 – Feldbach, AT – GLAM
Mar. 6 – Innsbruck, AT – Maria Theresia
Mar. 7 – Prague, CZ – Subzero
Mar. 8 – Munich, DE – Backstage
Mar. 9 – Vienna, AT – Club Lucia
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