MINDFIELD
Shades of Day's debut single, a collaboration with YAIDE released on Barcelona label MIR Music. Featured on MIR Music's Special 300 list on Beatport.
SHADES OF DAY
MIR MUSIC / THALASSA MUSIC PROJECT
PROGRESSIVE / MELODIC TECHNO / ELECTRONICA /
Bio
Shades of Day is an American-Canadian DJ and producer from Nebraska, crafting thumping progressive and melodic techno. Influenced by Eastern European talent - drawing inspiration from artists like Michael A, Redspace, and early Miss Monique - her style balances driving energy with emotional depth.
In 2026, she released her debut single "Mindfield" and later her EP "Take Space" on Barcelona label, MIR Music, and has been co-curating the progressive house event group "Thalassa".
Shades of Day has an established presence in Vancouver and Seattle, sharing the stage with Deadmau5, Kaskade, Nora En Pure, Cristoph, Matthias Meyer, HANA, Simon Vuarambon, Nils Hoffmann, and HNTR, among others.
Audio
AUDIO /
TAKE SPACE
A collaboration between YAIDE and Shades of Day, and the follow-up EP to Mindfield, released on MIR Music.
TAKE SPACE - BRYCE KENNETH REMIX
Bryce Kenneth's remix of Take Space by YAIDE and Shades of Day, released on MIR Music.
TAKE SPACE - SIMON NEVIANI REMIX
Simon Neviani's remix of Take Space by YAIDE and Shades of Day, released on MIR Music.
Video
VIDEO /
Events
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SOM> x Thalassa
SOM> Music Hub · Vancouver, Canada
29
SOM> x Thalassa
SOM> Music Hub · Vancouver, Canada
17
FIFA Fan Festival Signature Concert Experience - Kx5
Freedom Mobile Arch Amphitheatre · Vancouver, Canada
15
SOM> X Thalassa
SOM> Music Hub · Vancouver, Canada
14
MVVMMTT of Love
GOAT Beach Club · Sayulita, Mexico
31
Vantek LOFT Series
LOFT · Vancouver, Canada
08
HMA Winterfest
Twitch
03
SOM>
SOM> Music Hub · Vancouver, Canada
25
SOM>
SOM> Music Hub · Vancouver, Canada
13
Denizens Season Closer
Denizens Patio · Vancouver, Canada
19
Shades of Day x Petal Metal
Gorgomish · Vancouver, Canada
14
Among Friends
Squamish, Canada
25
Celebrating Friends
Platform 9 · Vancouver, Canada
11
SOM>
SOM> Music Hub · Vancouver, Canada
05
Shades of Day
Rune Winery · Tucson, AZ
04
Shades of Day
Pidgin Palace · Tucson, AZ
23
8 Hour Twitch Front Page Feature
Twitch
31
SOM>
SOM> Music Hub · Vancouver, Canada
18
Global Beats Festival
Twitch
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“Canadian progressive DJ, co-founder of Vancouver's Thalassa collective, and one of the sharpest selectors we know - Shades of Day has been quietly championing the Big Bells sound in her sets and cinematic YouTube mixes for a while now.”
Big Bells Records
“Shades of Day has continually impressed us with her incredible skills, humility, and uncanny ability to read the crowd. Her performances leave a lasting impression, showcasing the qualities of a truly exceptional DJ. As a fellow DJ, I can confidently say she is one of the best the scene has to offer.”
LeonV, Founder of SOMA Music Hub
“Known for her cinematic storytelling and hypnotic sound, Shades of Day has become a true champion of the underground.”
SONOS YVR
