Experimenting with AI systems of digital and analogue effects, indie pop-rock duo Lucy Dreams have opened the door to an exciting new indie landscape.
Hailing from Vienna, Austria, Philipp Prückl and David Reiterer came up with the name Lucy Dreams because the effect system was called Lucy, its sonic journeys are seen as dreams.
The results of these “dreams” are their new EP ‘Everything Comes In Waves’. Following a successful stream of singles in 2020 – including the internationally acclaimed Know My Number – Philipp and David pick out mesmerizing sound fragments and melody sequences with electronic pop soundscapes and clever AI integration.
These three songs ‘Pacific Shore’, ‘Sphinx’ and ‘Elements’ show the relationship between humans and the planet either through pollution, equality and harmony, each track has booming synths, cosmos-like instrumentals and electronified vocals which adds to that futuristic, space-age nostalgia.
“The AI is now not only a creative well of sounds but also a mirror that can be held up to society. Lucy is the voice of the future and warns humans of our destructive forces. This is what Lucy Dreams want to underline with this EP.”
David Reiterer, one half of Lucy Dreams
The band said they attempted to solely rely on AI input for the vocals with words of James Joyce and Kazuo Ishiguro sent through Lucy’s digital brain.It eventually provided the basis for the lyrics and what ‘Everything Comes In Waves’ stands for.
With these three songs, Lucy Dreams follow the virtual spirits which have been cited.
“Our generation’s duty – the protection of planet earth – is put under the spotlight,” said Lucy Dreams. “The issue is explored with dynamic, melodic tracks and the listener is engaged in optimistic future prospects. Good times ahead. Because everything comes in waves.”
Discover ‘Everything Comes In Waves’ below and check out their music video for ‘Pacific Shore’ here.
