The Sun Harmonic Ignite With Rock Anthem “Glory Days”

Some songs don’t just play through your speakers—they hit you like a memory you forgot you had. That’s exactly the magic of “Glory Days,” the newest single from Canadian rock trio The Sun Harmonic.

Fronted by indie veteran Kaleb Hikele with longtime friends Dave Skrtich (bass) and Ian McLennan (drums), The Sun Harmonic have transformed from a one-man pseudonym into a full-throttle band, louder and grittier than ever. Their upcoming 7th studio album, set for release in 2025, is shaping up to be their boldest yet. The rallying cry came first with the sing-along “Homesick” and now pushes harder with “Glory Days,” a live-off-the-floor recording mixed by CanCon rock producer Brian Moncarz.

A Song Born in a Van, Reborn on Stage

Hikele first wrote “Glory Days” back in 2016 while hauling furniture in a delivery van, scribbling down the bones of what was then a folk-style ballad. Over time—and especially after the pandemic—the track found new meaning. What began as a reflection on youth slipping away transformed into a defiant anthem for survival, resilience, and reclaiming the present moment.

Kaleb explains:

“You know, songs always change and find new meaning as time goes on. This song was written in 2016 (I believe?) as a folk song, more of a ballad or protest song of sorts. But ever since the pandemic happened, it's taken on a whole new life. When I first wrote the song, I was speaking from the perspective of someone in their 20's seeing the spark of their youth slip away… At the age of 25 I was injured and off the road, my glory days were behind me, as far as I knew. Until… Global Pandemic. Everything fell apart again, for everyone. So now, every time I think of this song, I'm singing it (screaming it!) for those who feel like the pandemic has left our best years behind us. Not to mention, the daily news reels full of tyranny, racism, growing authoritarian regimes, judgement and discrimination, financial inequality… We have to keep fighting! And a song like this, or punk rock music in general, is always my way to find life in this life, you know?”

That fight comes across in every note of “Glory Days.” It’s gritty, fast, and tragically perfect, a reminder that guitars still matter, that vocals can still bleed with emotion, and that rock n’ roll can still feel alive enough to shake you out of nostalgia.

The Perspective That Keeps It Real

While the song looks back on what might feel like better days, Kaleb insists it’s also about living right here, right now:

“Sing along! And realize that your glory days are never over. It’s all perspective. Put it this way, we wrote this song in what feels like another lifetime, separated by a whole pandemic and years of growing up. But every time we play this song, it feels like it’s always in the ‘glory days’ we’re singing about. Enjoy it while it lasts, before it’s behind you and we’re reminiscing of the glory days (again).”

Pre-Orders, Tours, and What’s Next

The Sun Harmonic’s new album drops in 2025—but you don’t have to wait to get in on it. Pre-order is live now at:👉 https://thesunharmonic.bandcamp.com

And if you’re in Ontario this fall, you’ve got the chance to catch Kaleb live on his solo tour in support of his new record Storytelling—a run of intimate shows where he’ll perform the

album front to back:

• Oct 17 – Waterloo

• Oct 18 – St. Catharines

• Oct 19 – Windsor

• Oct 21 – Brockville

• Oct 22 – Gananoque

• Oct 23 – Ottawa

• Oct 24 – Bowmanville

• Oct 25 – Toronto

• Oct 26 – Uxbridge

• Oct 28 – Peterborough

• Oct 29 – Hamilton

• Oct 30 – Owen Sound

• Nov 1 – St. Thomas

🎟️ Tickets: https://kalebhikele.com

With “Glory Days,” The Sun Harmonic deliver a classic rock record that doesn’t just look backward—it reclaims the present. Guitars roar, drums punch, and voices unite in a way that makes you feel like you’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder at a sweaty rock club, shouting the chorus at the top of your lungs.

Whether your glory days are behind you, ahead of you, or happening right this second, this track makes one thing clear: they’re worth living in full volume.