Dream Phases
New Distractions
Emerging from the City of Angels neo-psychedelic rock scene in 2017, Dream Phases reflects California's natural splendor and adventuresome inner spirit in its music. The earthy-yet-exalted sounds of the Byrds, the Beach Boys and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - as well as latter-day artists like the Rain Parade, Elliott Smith and Autolux - figure into the band's family tree. While this lineage is worth noting, what comes through in the band's latest work is an individual approach that translates the experiences of its members into something undeniably compelling. First track to last, you can hear this vitality in New Distractions, Dream Phases' sophomore album. The cover art by Andrew McGranahan ties it all together. Limited to 300 copies. Cobraside's copies are on blue vinyl (only 100 made).