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Leeds has been an all-out hotbed of musical talent over the past few years. One band that definitely stands out is Van Houten, whose dreamy sound is utterly infectious.

Van Houten’s latest single is the dreamy ‘IDK’, a breezy indie meets psychedelic pop offering that shimmers with an air of late 70s/early 80s nostalgia planted with a modern rooting. Charged by rubbery guitar lines, light drum work and gentle vocals, ‘IDK’ is the perfect cool-out cut that makes you want to be in the ultimate place of peace. Out now via CLUE Records, you can stream the song below.

Regarding the song, Van Houten said:

“It’s about feeling stuck in some kind of cycle and reluctantly accepting the fact that you have no real control over what is next. I think this past year and the feelings felt around this really inspired the feeling of being at the mercy of the world around me and not the other way around.”