REVIEW: Day In Day Out 2024 Is One for the Books
UNDERNEATH THE ICONIC SEATTLE SPACE NEEDLE — nestled in the heart of the city, Day In Day Out Festival welcomed eager attendees for three days of top-notch performances. Unlike most festivals, Day In Day Out offers an incredibly intimate experience with a single stage and plenty of space for dancing on the lawn. No more missing out on acts due to overlapping set times! Festival-goers relaxed on the lawn, basking in the beautiful sunshine between performances.
This year, the festival featured an impressive lineup of artists, including Peach Pit, Hippo Campus, Suki Waterhouse, and Bleachers. Whether you came to dance to Carly Rae Jepsen's iconic 2000s pop hits or sway along to The Head and The Heart, this year's lineup truly offered something for everyone.
We were fortunate enough to catch some of these amazing acts at the festival. Read on to discover our top five performances.
Peach Pit
Peach Pit opened their set with incredible energy, delivering hit after hit to an eager crowd. Their performance featured fan favorites such as “Alright Aphrodite,” “Techno Show,” and “Shampoo Bottles.” One particularly enthusiastic fan even brought a literal peach to share with the band, which they gladly accepted and ate on stage — a first for them! They closed their set with a cover of Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”a version we never knew we needed but could not get enough of.
Carly Rae Jepson
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The queen of early 2000s pop headlined Friday night with an electrifying performance. She brought her infectious energy and iconic pop melodies to the stage, captivating both longtime fans and new listeners. The crowd erupted as she performed classics like “Call Me Maybe” and “I Really Like You,” alongside her recent hits “Sky Boy” and “So Right.” Jepsen delivered a show that festival-goers won’t soon forget, leaving everyone buzzing with excitement and nostalgia.
Hippo Campus
Minnesota-based indie-rock band Hippo Campus returned to the Seattle stage for the first time in years. The crowd was heard singing along to every word of fan-favorite tracks like “Way It Goes,” “South,” and “Buttercup.” Their lively set featured many of their newest songs, including “Everything At Once” and “Tooth Fairy.” Hippo Campus left a lasting impression, and it’s safe to say that Seattle will eagerly welcome back this talented group anytime.
Suki Waterhouse
Rising superstar Suki Waterhouse was glowing during her beautiful set on Saturday. She mesmerized the crowd the second she stepped on stage, opening the dreamy performance with popular track “Moves.” The crowd went wild when she played other favorite songs, including “OMG” and “Good Looking.” She even debuted a new track, “Blackout Drunk.” Suki Waterhouse’s set was definitely one you didn’t want to miss!
Bleachers
Bleachers shut down the main stage on Saturday, and it was nothing short of electrifying. They started their set off strong with classics including “Wild Hearts,” “I Wanna Get Better,” and “Rollercoaster.” The crowd was captivated by lead singer, Jack Antonoff’s, charismatic stage presence. His genuine interaction with the crowd kept their energy alive for the entirety of the set. Carly Rae Jepson joined them on stage for an iconic performance of one of their newest tracks, “Tiny Moves.”
