Days

Released in September 2015, Days is the debut EP from the Newcastle, Australia-based band Vacations. It serves as the foundational blueprint for their 'woozy' indie-pop sound, heavily influenced by the jangle-pop of the 1980s and the contemporary lo-fi bedroom pop movement. The record is characterized by its heavy use of the chorus effect on electric guitars, a technique that has since become the band's signature. Recorded with a DIY ethos, the production maintains a warm, slightly unpolished edge that enhances its nostalgic themes. While the band would later find massive viral success on platforms like TikTok with tracks from subsequent releases, Days remains a fan favorite for its pure, concentrated atmosphere. It captures the band in their most formative state, distilling the essence of coastal Australian life into thirteen minutes of shimmering, guitar-driven vignettes. The EP was a critical building block in the 'Newcastle sound' and helped establish Vacations as a key player in the global indie-pop scene.