PETER LANDI – “DANDELION”
INDEPENDENT
Alternative rock singer-songwriter Peter Landi returns with “Dandelion” – a shimmering, psychedelic-leaning anthem inspired by summer nostalgia, altered states of consciousness, and the cosmic rhythm of nature. Leaning into classic ’80s tones with big drums and chorus-drenched guitars, the track delivers a swirling blend of dreamy textures and catchy hooks.
“Dandelion” grew out of a spontaneous moment: Landi picked up a book from a little free library in his Toronto neighbourhood, hoping to spark inspiration. One word – summit – set off a chain reaction.
With influences ranging from Tom Petty and Oasis to Queens of the Stone Age, Peter Landi continues to carve out his own identity in the alt rock scene. “Dandelion” is both nostalgic and forward-facing, a summer anthem that feels familiar yet fresh.
A multi-instrumentalist hailing from the East End of Long Island, New York and now based in Toronto, Landi has spent nearly a decade immersed in the Canadian music scene. Shortly after relocating, he joined the punk outfit Single Mothers and quickly became a sought-after touring and studio drummer for artists like Julianna Riolino, Nicolette & The Nobodies, Espanola, Eamon McGrath, and The Drew Thomson Foundation.
During the pandemic, Landi revisited old demos, unlocking a new phase in his songwriting. His debut single, “High,” was featured in the critically acclaimed IFC Canadian slasher film In A Violent Nature.
Anchored in melody, layered with meaning, and rooted in an unmistakable voice, “Dandelion” continues that evolution.
ARTIST QUOTE
“I started thinking about what you’d see from a summit: mountains, the sky, nature… something bigger than yourself. That led me to thinking about actually being high and in an altered state of mind. ‘Dandelion, I miss you all the time,’ was the first thing I sang when I started strumming and it all flowed from there.
The song is about a psychedelic experience, so I wanted the final chorus to be the climax of the trip. Every section of the song is happening all at once – the verse guitar part, the open drums, melodic leads, and the word ‘Dandelion’ all swirling around each other to create this big cosmic moment that abruptly ends.”
Peter Landi
[Single]
(Independent)
Release Date: June 18, 2025
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