Release Date: 30/01/26
Marta Del Grandi returns with Dream Life, a luminous, artful set that moves between devotional pop, art rock, and cinematic soundscapes. It’s a multi‑dimensional snapshot of hopes and doubts, casting personal stories against a cosmic backdrop. Antarctica opens with a taut, Talking Heads‑like groove and Laurie Anderson‑style phrasing that challenges our comfort zones. Neon Lights turns inward with fuzzy guitars, roaming bass, and a rebellious streak. Alpha Centauri is a haunting, nostalgic pop gem, Marta’s gorgeous vocal shadowed by a distant tuba. The title track weighs the leap between reality and ambition, while Shoe Shaped Cloud studies a relationship fraying at the edges, recalling Radiohead at their most fragile. Throughout, Marta leans into sharper personal storytelling, social and political themes, and a confident pop sensibility—“more like a photobook, more defined and detailed,” as she puts it. Featuring a guest appearance by Fenne Kuppens, Dream Life is poetic, contemporary, and deeply present—an immersive album that invites reflection and rewards repeat listens.
Marta Del Grandi returns with Dream Life, a luminous, artful set that moves between devotional pop, art rock, and cinematic soundscapes. It’s a multi‑dimensional snapshot of hopes and doubts, casting personal stories against a cosmic backdrop. Antarctica opens with a taut, Talking Heads‑like groove and Laurie Anderson‑style phrasing that challenges our comfort zones. Neon Lights turns inward with fuzzy guitars, roaming bass, and a rebellious streak. Alpha Centauri is a haunting, nostalgic pop gem, Marta’s gorgeous vocal shadowed by a distant tuba. The title track weighs the leap between reality and ambition, while Shoe Shaped Cloud studies a relationship fraying at the edges, recalling Radiohead at their most fragile. Throughout, Marta leans into sharper personal storytelling, social and political themes, and a confident pop sensibility—“more like a photobook, more defined and detailed,” as she puts it. Featuring a guest appearance by Fenne Kuppens, Dream Life is poetic, contemporary, and deeply present—an immersive album that invites reflection and rewards repeat listens.