All posts tagged: dreampop

Far Caspian Release Their Second EP ‘The Heights’

Leeds band Far Caspian have released their second EP 'The Heights', the follow-up to their 2018 debut 'Between Days'. The new record consists of five tracks intertwining breezy shoegaze, indie and atmospheric pop. Dreamy in sound, there are elements of an 80s pop layering that foster a hazy and joyous nostalgia.

Listen to Bodywash’s ‘Reverie’

With their debut album 'Comforter' set to land August 30th, Montreal band Bodywash have shared their new single 'Reverie', which will be featured on the upcoming LP. What you have here is a blissful and tender handing of dream pop. Whilst there are indeed vocals in the song, they almost blend with the instrumentation of the track.

Papooz ‘You and I’ Video

Parisian group Papooz have shared their latest video 'You and I', with the track itself taken from their forthcoming album 'Night Sketches', out March 8th. Directed by Victoria Lafaurie and filmed at the Cabaret club Le Balajo, the video features Klara Kristin who deals with an angel and a devil (played by band members Armand Penicaut and Ulysse Cottin) sitting on her shoulders, ultimately trying to decide who she will go for. Quite comical, the visuals were shot on Super 16 film, giving it a classic appeal. Have a look.

Stina Stjern Interview

Stina Stjern defines the very idea of versatility. The Norwegian-born singer and musician creates cinematic and dreamy soundscapes that is lifted with imaginative songwriting all carried through her tender vocals. Whilst Stina Stjern's music can be described as an intersection of pop and indie, her rich background includes her classically trained jazz education, her tenure in the experimental Norwegian rock band Quintrophenia, as well as being a member of the all-female punk meets riot rock band Supervixen. Having pushed boundaries with both groups, Stjern' amalgamation of sound as solo artist was born after a move to Copenhagen where she recorded her self-titled EP, a blend of intricate pop, folk and rock.

ColoRising Interview with Stina Stjern

Stina Stjern defines the very idea of versatility. The Norwegian-born singer and musician creates cinematic and dreamy soundscapes that is lifted with imaginative songwriting all carried through her tender vocals. Whilst Stina Stjern's music can be described as an intersection of pop and indie, her rich background includes her classically trained jazz education, her tenure in the experimental Norwegian rock band Quintrophenia, as well as being a member of the all-female punk meets riot rock band Supervixen. Having pushed boundaries with both groups, Stjern' amalgamation of sound as solo artist was born after a move to Copenhagen where she recorded her self-titled EP, a blend of intricate pop, folk and rock.

ColoRising Interview with Everything by Electricity

London-based Everything by Electricity is a group who have been captivating listeners for over the past four years now. Fronted by Siberia-raised singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and founder Yulia Bizyukova, along with drummer Manoela Alencastro and Daniel on bass and synths, the group capture everything lush, warm and frankly great about dream pop. Sew in linings of new wave and indie and what you get is EbE's otherworldly and rich sound that bursts through the speakers with sheer gaiety.

Summer Heart Unveils His Feel-Good Track ‘Hotel Beds’

Sweden's David Alexander better known as Summer Heart lives up to his name with his latest single 'Hotel Beds'. The track which weaves between upbeat house and pop, is a feel-good and vibrant offering, as Alexander preps for the release of his new album '101', out August 25th. A perfect accompaniment to any pool party gathering, this is the ultimate in sexy season music. Have a listen down at the bottom.

Keep Shelly in Athens Interview

Keep Shelly in Athens are one of the most important bands to emerge from Greece in the past five years. Founded by producer RΠЯ in 2010, KSiA gained an international following with their atmospheric melting pot of downtempo, pop, indie, experimental electronica and more which ultimately morphed into their distinct dreamy sound. Although an air of mystique brewed around the band from day one, with only the singer even being fully displayed in imagery and RΠЯ remaining slightly illusive, the impact of the music has remained at the forefront causing music lovers and critics alike to be engulfed in their tidal wave of sublime rhythms.