IN THE heart of Londonโs vibrant music scene, a trio known as Dream Wife has been making waves that ripple across the sonic spectrum. With their interstellar new album, โLucky Number,โ Dream Wife invites you to groove along as they transform into a multi-limbed space-age organism.ย
Dream Wife are dynamic vocalist Rakel Mjรถll, fierce guitarist Alice Go, and enigmatic bassist Bella Podpadec.ย
On Wednesday, October 11, theyโre touching down at Dolans, and you wonโt want to miss this cosmic ride.
ย Lucky Number is the latest chapter in Dream Wifeโs musical odyssey, featuring captivating singles like โOrbit,โ โLeech,โ and the unforgettable anthem โHot (Donโt Date A Musician).โย
Crafted under the watchful eye of Alice Go as producer and mixed by the legendary Alan Moulder (known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Killers, and Depeche Mode), this album is a sonic spaceship you wonโt want to disembark from.
In their own words, the band described the albumโs creative process:ย
โWritten through the joy of jamming together and locking into the groove like a multi limbed space age organism, Orbit has a dance rock edge from the early noughties of bands like New Young Pony Club and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.ย
โLyrically, it was inspired by post-lockdown London coming back to life and sharing a space through friendship and community. And how each day you never know whatโs in store for you or how a stranger can become someone close to you – for a day, a heartbeat, a phase, or a lifetime.โย
Dream Wifeโs journey from their debut self-titled album in 2018 has been nothing short of remarkable. Their previous release, โSo When You Gonna…,โ catapulted them into the Top 20 album charts, making history as the only indie album created and produced solely by women at that time to achieve such a feat.ย
Their star has continued to shine brightly on the international stage, with appearances at festivals like Lollapalooza (US), Laneway (AU), Summersonic (JP), Primavera (ES), and Pitchfork (FR).ย
Dream Wifeโs music has infiltrated the soundtracks of television shows, showcasing their ability to craft tunes that resonate with audiences in myriad ways. Their versatility extends to remixing tracks for renowned artists such as Rina Sawayama, Nova Twins, Porridge Radio, and many others.
But what sets Dream Wife apart isnโt just their musical prowessโitโs their commitment to fostering a sense of community and giving back.ย They channelled proceeds from direct digital sales of โSo When You Gonna…โ to organizations like Black Minds Matter and Gendered Intelligence.ย