Some songs feel like they were born from the chaos of love itself. Blue Foundation’s ‘A Dreamer’s Dream’, out 31st January 2025, is one of them. The track crackles with raw energy, wrapped in reverb-drenched guitars, haunting vocals, and a driving drumbeat that feels like a train tearing through the night. This single is a taste of the band’s forthcoming album, ‘Close to the Knife’, which arrives 18th April via KON Records.
‘A Dreamer’s Dream’ Captures the Rush of Connection
Ever met someone who glows like a supernova? That’s the essence of ‘A Dreamer’s Dream’—a sonic tribute to those rare, electric connections. Some souls just burn brighter, pulling you into their orbit with a force that feels cosmic. Blue Foundation translates that feeling into a hypnotic blend of shoegaze, dream pop, and psychedelia, creating a track that feels both intimate and infinite.
The song was recorded in Copenhagen’s Nørrebro, capturing the live-wire intensity of musicians playing together in a room rather than piecing tracks together in isolation. It’s raw, immediate, and alive—just like love at its most chaotic.
Blue Foundation’s Signature Sound Evolves
Led by Tobias Wilner, Blue Foundation has never been a band that fits neatly into a box. Since forming in 2000, they’ve blended electronic music with dream pop, crafting lush soundscapes that feel like floating through a late-night haze. With ‘A Dreamer’s Dream’, they crank up the intensity, layering Federico Ughi’s thundering drums with ethereal backing vocals from Helena Gao. The result? A track that hits like a fever dream—urgent, beautiful, and impossible to ignore.
The band has always thrived on collaboration. Over the years, they’ve worked with Jonas Bjerre (Mew), Erika Spring (Au Revoir Simone), Findlay Brown, DJ Krush, Sara Savery, and Wang Wen. Their music has also made cinematic waves, featuring in Michael Mann’s ‘Miami Vice’, ‘The Vampire Diaries’, and—perhaps most famously—the ‘Twilight’ soundtrack with ‘Eyes on Fire’.
From Copenhagen to Brooklyn: A Legacy of Dreamy Soundscapes
For over two decades, Blue Foundation has crafted soundtracks for sleepless nights and restless hearts. Founded by Tobias Wilner, the band has always embraced fluidity, drawing inspiration from the ever-shifting energy of New York and Copenhagen. Since 2010, Wilner and Bo Rande have been the core members, weaving their influences into a signature sound that’s both expansive and deeply personal.
Previous albums like ‘Life of a Ghost’, ‘In My Mind I Am Free’, and ‘Blood Moon’ established Blue Foundation as pioneers of atmospheric, introspective music. Now, with ‘Close to the Knife’, they’re sharpening their edge, diving into themes of passion, intensity, and the beautifully reckless nature of human connection.
Mark Your Calendars: ‘Close to the Knife’ Drops 18th April
With ‘A Dreamer’s Dream’, Blue Foundation isn’t just releasing a song. They’re throwing you headfirst into the fire—a whirlwind of sound that refuses to settle. If this single is anything to go by, ‘Close to the Knife’ will be a bold, immersive experience, blending dreamy textures with sharp, unfiltered emotion.
Want to get lost in the sound? ‘A Dreamer’s Dream’ drops 31st January, followed by ‘Close to the Knife’ on 18th April via KON Records.
