The latest single of Draumr, “Halcyon Slumber”, puts a spell on people with its catchy vocals, engaging lyrics and glossy production. This tune deviates from the usual style of Draumr that combines various elements such as Ethnic Electronica and Synth Pop in one mambo dance dream.
These vocals are incredibly infectious interwoven with some memorable lyrics which create an atmosphere that is both capturing and unique. The melodies are catchy accompanied by a very enjoyable instrumental arrangement. Draumr’s recent release “Halcyon Slumber” continues to defy limits in music whilst experimenting with divergent soundscapes.
Altogether, it is a must-have for fans of chill music, pop and electronica. Its catchy tunes, mesmerizing voices, this blending dissimilar genera making it the most outstanding track that listeners will crave for more.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Meaning “dream” in ancient Norse, Draumr stands out as the solo project of the french musician, producer and director Gabriel Cheurfa.
Through spell-binding visuals reminiscent of the surrealism of David Lynch, Michel Gondry, Salvador Dalí or Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and a very distinct sound blending dream pop, downtempo, glo-fi and chillwave, the multifaceted artist draws on memories, real or distorted, to build a bridge over emptiness – a junction of dreams and trailing echoes of the past.
After the array of pastels and colors of his first two unclassifiable EPs Nefelibata (2015), and Ethereal Mildness (2018) (mixed by the legendary French Touch producer Stéphane ‘Alf’ Briat), Draumr releases his debut album Drawn-Out Daydream (2020), taking us on an unusual yet intimate and authentic journey. It invites us in its composite universe, grounding us in the present, creating a delicate and dreamlike state. Through its soft synthetic layers on Sage Green Eyes, its ethereal choirs and its warm rhythms on the epic and soothing Solace In Loneliness or the uplifting sophisti-pop duos with the rising french pop singer Dorcas on the songs Sunlight Tryst and Another Heart, the artist rouses our spirits, suspends time, and frees us for a moment, from the weight of modernity.
On his forthcoming album, draumr takes us on a voyage that emanates the warmth and stillness of an evanescent carefree-summer. The pursuit for restful sleep is led by an ambition more certain than ever. This sonic landscape pictures an inner distant voice, which echoes a tangible yet surreal dream in an oddly familiar place. As the sun fades into the horizon, time circles around the different songs tangled between the sound of waves crashing on the seashore, and the seagull’s choir, holding you in an hypnagogic state. A solar avant-pop odyssey about peace of mind, love, and understanding that won’t leave anyone indifferent.
