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cemetery pop - Tracy Lorin & RickEy Lumpkin II

"The track tip-toes methodically down a dark tunnel, the duet countering with a ray of light." ~ BuzzBands

Of The Dark I Dare can control the weather.
Their unique brand of cemetery pop unites Rickey Lumpkin's dark keyboard landscapes with the brave melodies and soaring vocals of Tracy Lorin. The volatile mixture is tethered solidly in place by the unwavering rhythms of drummer, Chris Hendrich.

"Haunting synths and scattered electronic beats help the mystic imagery feel both mysterious and modern." ~ The Vinyl District

Raised in California and steeped in the unique elements of the West Coast, Dream Phases filters the magic that emanates from all that surrounds them. From the sun-soaked beaches, verdant valleys, and soaring mountains, to the hard-boiled legacy of Los Angeles and the bright, neon promise of Hollywood, the band is a reflection of the environment in which they are immersed.  

 Dream Phases began with a vision of evolving the sounds launched by legendary L.A. bands such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, as well as those who followed, including The Rain Parade, Elliott Smith, Darker My Love, and Autolux.   

Originally an L.A. studio project of Brandon Graham (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards), the band was formed when Shane Graham (drums, percussion) and Keveen Baudouin (guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals) joined in 2017, bringing the dream to life as a dynamic element of the new set of psychedelic-inspired bands emerging from the Los Angeles music scene.   

Focused on creating songs that evoke a sense of serene, ethereal dreamscapes, the band shares a love of searching out obscure artists and records, integrating their multifaceted influences into an original, modern expression of music and style.

Los Angeles power trio
featuring
Guillermo E Brown on Drums
Alexander Thursby Pierce on Bass
Nick Maybury Guitar Vocals

Guest Organ Mike Finnigan

songs co written with Kim Fowley

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