Fasten your seatbelts — G Flip simply dropped their third studio album ‘Dream Journey’, and it’s precisely what the title guarantees: a wild, neon-drenched cruise by 80s nostalgia, queer pleasure, and big-screen pop theatrics.
Unabashedly impressed by Bruce Springsteen, late-night drives round Los Angeles, ‘80s reverb, and maximalist drums, the retro-fueled assortment sees the acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist efficiently mix a plethora of eclectic musical types into one cohesive, genre-bending sound.
Made up of 10 gloriously vibrant tracks — together with the singles ‘Disco Cowgirl’, ‘Huge Ol’ Hammer’, and ‘In One other Life’ — the LP sees the Melbourne-born, LA-based musical polymath taking part in each instrument and teaming again up with co-writer/producer Aidan Hogg.
Commenting on the file, G Flip says: “‘Dream Journey’ is my little ‘80s Butch Springsteen fantasy. This file was written, recorded, and produced in my studio in LA with Aidan Hogg. We remodeled 100 songs to get to the ultimate 10 that make up the album.”
“This album is impressed by the ‘80s. I’ve all the time resonated with ‘80s music, it embodies a lot musicality – larger-than-life theatrics, shiny colors, epic solos, enormous drum tones, and a sonic panorama that seems like a film. I needed to embody all of this on this file and create my very own ‘80s world. I needed to make songs that make you dance, sing, cry, f*ck, snicker, and luxuriate in on an extended drive. I hope this file feels acquainted and authentic, previous and new, nostalgic but nonetheless current. I hope you benefit from the Dream Journey.”
G Flip – Mattress On Fireplace (Official Video)
To accompany the discharge, they’ve shared an official music video for the beforehand unreleased observe ‘Mattress On Fireplace’.
Of the inspiration behind the observe G Flip explains: “This tune is all in regards to the angst I grew up feeling going to Catholic college, having my first expertise with a girl, and being like, ‘I’m bloody excessive off this love I’m having for somebody that I shouldn’t’. It’s saying, ‘Properly, if I’m going to hell anyway, I’m going to set this place or the mattress ablaze with my queerness’.”
Subsequent up the ‘Good Sufficient’ singer will embark on an in depth headline world tour, and acting at each the Washington, DC and New York Metropolis editions of All Issues Go Music Pageant. Dubbed The Dream Journey Tour, G Flip’s headline dates kick off subsequent week within the US at The Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ on September ninth, persevering with by main US and Canadian markets together with New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and extra, earlier than heading to the UK, and Australia.
The Dream Journey Tour 2025 UK
November 10 – Birmingham – O2 Birmingham Academy
November 11 – Manchester – Manchester Academy
November 12 – London – O2 Academy Brixton London
November 14 – Leeds – Leeds Stylus
November 15 – Cardiff – Nice Corridor
November 16 – Glasgow – O2 Academy Glasgow
‘Dream Journey’ is accessible to obtain / stream right here
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