Dark Dazey / Sunshine Makers at Meteor

Dark Dazey / Sunshine Makers at Meteor Sept 24th / $15 advanced / $20 door / 8pm doors 

For fans of: Elephant Stone, Babe Rainbow, Pond 

God is a Frog Heaven is a Swamp is the second studio album by Los Angeles-based band Dark Dazey. Self-ascribed as ‘frog rock,’ the sonics hop between hazy, atmospheric ‘swampscapes’ and country-fried garage rock, stitched together into a vivid, genre-blending collage.

Set against the backdrop of late-stage capitalism and low-grade existential dread, Dark Dazey trades cynicism for something equal parts strange and playful: swampy escapism rooted in the belief that there really is something beautiful out there in the muck. They recast the swamp as a place of joy, humor, and possibility. A place to be worshipped, never drained.

Blending the offbeat experimental spirit of Ween, the laid-back surrealism of Mac DeMarco, and Uthe playful satire of Viagra Boys, God is a Frog Heaven is a Swamp sounds a bit like the Grateful Dead dosed Jimmy Buffett.

It’s an album best experienced with your feet in the water and a cold drink in hand… or atop a lily pad. 

 

Sunshine Makers are a psychedelic soul-funk band from London, Ontario, known for their lush harmonies, tight grooves, and uplifting message of unity and love. Drawing from R&B, jazz, funk, and 70s West Coast soul — with a splash of analog synth nostalgia — the group’s warm, vintage-tinged sound is both timeless and refreshing.

Since their formation in 2017, Sunshine Makers have built a following through standout live shows, collaborations with artists like Julien Barbagallo and Chester Hansen, and the critical success of their 2024 self-titled album. Their sophmore album, The Sun Still Shines, dropped June 20, 2025, with singles released in harmony with the solar calendar — symbolizing cycles of hope, growth, and devotion. The album is a soul-nourishing blend of funk rhythms and harmonic richness.

In April, 2026, the band flew to Los Angeles to record their third album, Turn Up The Sun, with producer Sergio Rios (Say She She, Neal Frances) The songs were recorded live off the floor to analog tape. The album is set to release in June 2027, with the first single, The Love We Give, arriving September 4, 2026. 

Praised by CBC Radio and featured on Rolling Stone France's Playlist of the Week, Sunshine Makers have also earned fans across the Atlantic, with over 3,000 radio plays in France in the past three years. Xavier Boyer of Tahiti 80 describes their sound as “blue-eyed, West Coast, 70s psychedelic soul, with some 80s synths.”