A Skylit Drive

A Skylit Drive, the Lodi, California post-hardcore quintet, left an undeniable mark on the scene despite their relatively short lifespan. Their discography boasts a compelling mix of five studio albums – Wires...and the Concept of Breathing (2008), Adelphia (2009), Identity on Fire (2011), Rise (2013), and ASD (2015) – alongside an EP (She Watched the Sky) and a DVD. The band toured extensively, both headlining and as support, earning a dedicated following. However, internal strife, specifically a dispute between Nick Miller and Michael Jagmin, led to their breakup in 2017. The tragic passing of original vocalist Jordan Blake in April 2023 served as a somber coda to their story.

Blake’s departure in late 2007, due to health concerns, significantly impacted the band mid-tour following the release of their debut EP, She Watched the Sky, in January 2007 on Tragic Hero Records. Prior to this, A Skylit Drive shared stages with a who's who of the post-hardcore scene, including Four Letter Lie, blessthefall, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Greeley Estates, Oh, Sleeper, The Blackout, Alesana, Before Their Eyes, Dance Gavin Dance, Kenotia, Pierce the Veil, and From First to Last. These early tours cemented their place within the genre's vibrant landscape, a legacy that continues to resonate with fans even after their disbandment.