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.
Emerging on the Pacific Northwest scene, Shades of Day has an established presence in Vancouver and Seattle, sharing the stage with Deadmau5, Kaskade, Nora En Pure, Cristoph, HANA, Simon Vuarambon, Nils Hoffmann, and HNTR, among others. In 2026 she released a single and an EP on Barcelona label MIR Music, and consistently releases 1-hr recorded YouTube sets on her channel.
Audiences consistently describe her sets as cinematic, rhythmically creative, and artistic richness, unfolding as a narrative built for the dancefloor that is rooted firmly in the underground.