Rockhampton’s Thickshake released “Through the Daylight” back in August 2024, a single he wrote, recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely on his own. Thickshake is a multi-instrumentalist who handles all the parts himself, tracking everything in his music room downstairs at his house. The song came from a morning drive to work at the beginning of winter when it was colder than usual. Rockhampton’s hot most of the year, so the weather made him think about staying in bed all day with his wife instead of going to work. Thickshake was inspired to start releasing music by Blanks, whose attitude gave him the push to actually put his songs out. He bought a bunch of equipment, picked up Ableton Live, and taught himself recording, mixing, and mastering. “Through the Daylight” is the result of those early learnings.
If I had to use one word to describe this song, it would be upbeat. It’s a very easy-listening type of song on all levels. The subject matter is a need and thought that everyone has felt on their way to work. “What I would give to not go to work and just stay with my partner all day in bed” is that thought, and a summary of this song. The music is very bright and catchy. All the different parts of the music gel with each other greatly, which makes sense given that Thickshake is a multi-instrumentalist and all the parts are played by him.
For someone who taught himself the entire production process from scratch, Thickshake‘s put together a track that sounds polished without losing the personal touch. “Through the Daylight” is about wanting to escape responsibilities for love and warmth, which is relatable enough that it doesn’t need much else. It’s the kind of song you can throw on during a morning commute and actually feel better about the day ahead, even if you’d rather be somewhere else.