Midlake Finds Golden-Hour Grace In ‘Days Gone By’

Denton’s psych-folk pioneers Midlake return with ‘Days Gone By’, a sun-drenched meditation on resilience and the passing of time. The track serves as a central highlight of their acclaimed sixth studio album, ‘A Bridge To Far’, out now via Bella Union. Recorded with producer Sam Evian, the song features the band’s signature lush harmonies and Jesse Chandler’s ethereal flute, bridging the gap between their pastoral roots and a more adventurous, hopeful soundscape. The accompanying “one-take” music video stars Emmy-nominated actor James Lance (Ted Lasso), who delivers a soul-stirring performance of celebratory movement on a Lower East Side street at dawn. Directed by Taylor McFadden and choreographed by Phil Colgan (Hamilton), the visual captures the exact moment of the morning golden hour, transforming a public crossroads into a private sanctuary of self-expression.