DAY JOY began as a bedroom project, blending melancholic ballads with lo-fi recordings that mixed ethereal ambience and distortion. Early tracks, recorded on laptops and iPhones, evoked the feeling of a dream turning into a subtle nightmare. Critical acclaim for these recordings led to a deal with Small Plates Records and the release of their debut LP, Go to Sleep, Mess.

After forming a live band, Day Joy toured nationally, earning praise from Paste, Consequence of Sound, Brooklyn Vegan, and Rolling Stone. However, the band's momentum was tragically interrupted by the sudden death of frontman Michael Serrin’s younger brother.

Following a five-year hiatus, Day Joy returned in 2020 with Great Satan, Mass Appeal, an album blending antique piano, lo-fi ballads, and confessional folk songs, which garnered a larger audience despite the pandemic preventing a tour. During this time, they collaborated with Austin Barker, Dave Hanson, and Andy LeMaster(Bright Eyes, REM) on new material.

Now based in Austin, TX, Day Joy’s live lineup consists of a four-to-six-piece band, known for their atmospheric performances, featuring massive harmonies, vintage synths, catchy vocals, and funky rhythms.