Dillon Ryan & the Dream Romantic are an
infectiously talented and refreshingly distinctive
new wave band from the East Coast of Canada.
The band is authentically breathing new life into
the underexplored genres of new wave, goth and
post punk. Their inspiration from the Smiths, Echo
& Bunnymen and the Cure is marvelously
palpable in their material yet their work remains
completely fresh. Their hauntingly melodic
landscapes swallow you into a cinematic gothic
universe. It's soothing yet scary and you just can't
get enough.
The perpetually evolving artist shows no signs of
slowing down. It is clear he was born to play music
and that trajectory has led him down an illustrious
path. Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic weave
melodic lullabies and gothic ballads that cling to
listeners. Their poetic songwriting paired with a
beautifully melancholic sonic landscape is an
enthralling void to lose yourself to. In a world
oversaturated with pathological positivity it's
exciting to hear such an emotionally generous
band. Their music somehow makes you want to
dance and cry at the same time, it's a rare and
honest dichotomy.
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