ELEPHANT STONE ANNOUNCE NEW FUZZ CLUB RECORDS LP BACK INTO THE DREAM
SINGLE/VIDEO “THE SPARK” OUT NOW
Fresh off the back of a run of packed-out UK/EU shows last month, prolific Montreal psych-pop band Elephant Stone are today announcing their new album Back Into the Dream, due out February 23rd via Fuzz Club in Europe. Heading the auditory expedition is the opening track “The Spark”, officially released today alongside a video by Laurine Jousserand.
A compelling invitation to venture beyond the mundane and delve into profound self-exploration, Elephant Stone’s Rishi Dhir says of the single: “Crafting a song is like tapping into a kind of magic that exists beyond the realm of the ordinary. I’m in perpetual pursuit of that elusive sensation—the spark that turns fleeting thoughts into something immortal. ‘The Spark’ is my love letter to the art of songwriting, a tribute to the creative process itself. It’s about that serendipitous moment when time and space align, allowing you to capture lightning in a bottle. From that ineffable feeling, I labor to find the right words, striving to make the abstract both concrete and deeply personal. Each completed song leaves me both satisfied and hungry—satisfied that I’ve said something meaningful, and hungry to rediscover that spark once more.”
Dhir, the creative force behind Elephant Stone, has expertly navigated the psych-pop scene for over 14 years. Their discography, laden with introspective lyrics and transcendent musicality touching on loss, grief, and existential crises, deeply resonates with listeners across the globe. The band – featuring Dhir (vocals, bass, sitar) alongside Miles Dupire (drums), Jason Kent (keys, guitar), and Robbie MacArthur (guitar) – have remained unwaveringly dedicated to their distinctive sound and these new songs continue Elephant Stone’s narrative journey and showcase the band’s ever-evolving sound, deftly balancing human complexities with introspective themes.
About Back Into The Dream
Straddling the elusive boundary between the corporeal and the transcendent, Montreal-based Elephant Stone has cemented its reputation as a band deeply invested in probing the contours of dreams and consciousness. Over a 14-year odyssey, their sonic tapestry has evolved into a rich and intricate form of art, capable of capturing the boundless terrain of human emotion and cognition. Set for release on February 23rd, 2024, their upcoming album, Back Into the Dream serves as the ultimate culmination of this musical evolution, offering listeners an entrancing passage through realms of introspection and wonder.
The band’s driving force, Rishi Dhir, has an innate ability to bare his soul through music, plumbing the depths of his vulnerabilities and musings. “I’m often caught in the web of intense, recurring dreams, which I think reflect my ongoing quest for identity and a sense of belonging,” Rishi divulges
Heading the auditory expedition of the album is the track “The Spark”, a compelling invitation to venture beyond the mundane and delve into profound self-exploration. “Even when I’m in conversation, I frequently find my mind wandering to distant places,” Rishi admits. “It’s my own form of escapism, a manifestation of feeling somewhat unmoored in life—emotions that reverberate throughout our latest compositions.”
Back Into the Dream isn’t merely an album; it’s a complex orchestration of emotions, ideas, and existential inquiries. Songs like “Going Underground”, “History Repeating” and the enigmatic ‘bae’ pledge to stir a kaleidoscope of sentiments within the listener. The pre-released singles “Godstar”, “The Imajinary, Nameless Everybody in the World”, and “Lost In A Dream” have already set the tone, amplifying the eagerness for what promises to be a groundbreaking album.
Supplementing Elephant Stone’s signature sitar vibes are echoes of free jazz, especially evident in tracks like ‘Pilgrimage’ and ‘The Imajinary, Nameless Everybody In The World’. This innovative fusion adds another layer to the band’s already diverse musical palette
Rounding out the rich soundscape of Elephant Stone are stalwarts: Miles Dupire on drums, Jason Kent juggling keys and guitar, and Robbie MacArthur on guitar. Together, they ensure that each song—from ‘Pilgrimage’ and ‘On Our Own’ to ‘Another Year Gone’—stands as a testament to Elephant Stone’s constant evolution and their unwavering commitment to musical boundary-pushing.
Centred on the enigma of dreams—whether they’re subconscious murmurings or portals to parallel universes—Back Into the Dream encapsulates the eternal cycle of waking and dreaming. “We’re perpetually oscillating between two realms, trying to comprehend each,” says Rishi. “If our music can serve as a bridge between these worlds, then we’ve accomplished our mission.”
Embark on a journey with Elephant Stone and allow their music to guide you effortlessly Back Into the Dream.
Elephant Stone
Back Into The Dream
(Fuzz Club Records)
Release Date: February 23, 2024
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Background Photo Credit: Bowen Stead
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