London Based Duo Dahlia Sleeps Release Their Debut Album “Overflow”
Two years in the making and almost 6 years since their debut single, producer/writer Luke Hester and singer/writer Lucy Hill bring a new weight sonically with their debut album “Overflow”, depicting a new kind of freedom for the duo – from managing and coming to terms with mental health problems to experiencing love in all its forms despite them.
With eclectic influences ranging from electronic acts including MOVEMENT, Autechre and Burial to the lyrically poetic works of Florence + the Machine, Radiohead and The National, Dahlia Sleeps shift seamlessly between genres; from dance to electronic to pop.
Across the album's track listing, Dahlia Sleeps have collaborated with Jacob Oak Welsh (drummer/producer from The Hics), cellist/bassist/guitarist/pianist Mat Roberts, and pianist Edward Cross.
Overflow includes the previously released singles "Divided" – offering a stark examination of relationships, "Too Good To Hide" which dissects how mental ill-health can hold us back and keep us repeating the same painful patterns; and "Close Your Eyes" - a powerful call to arms addressing the ongoing violence toward the LGBTQI+ community, and "White Flag" which addresses singer Lucy's father's battle with depression.
Speaking more on the upcoming album, the band said: "The title Overflow was chosen because this is a record that features a lot of struggle, fight, bravery, will, hope, and ultimately, triumph." Early on in the writing process for the album Lucy battled a severe episode of mental ill-health, which strongly influenced the direction of the record. “What we have now is an album about entering the very depths of despair, those who hold us when we’re there, and climbing back out again”, Lucy said of the record.
To date Dahlia Sleeps have garnered widespread global praise from outlets such as The Fader, Clash Magazine (“Wonderfully engrossing, the band's nuanced electronic-pop operates in a template of its own”), Complex (“If you're yet to hear about Dahlia Sleeps, then you better start taking note”), DIY Magazine (“They shoot for the stars with no second thought”), Pigeons & Planes (“One of those bands that just have the "it" factor”), The Line of Best Fit, NME, Hunger Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, Cool Hunting, Schön! Magazine and more.
Dahlia Sleeps have also achieved notable radio support, with extensive airplay on BBC Radio 1 and being chosen as a BBC Introducing Featured Artist. As a live band, they've played the length of the UK from Glasgow to Brighton, with sold out headline shows at The Lexington and Omeara in London, a full UK support tour with Arctic Lake, as well as a spot on Glastonbury's Emerging Talent shortlist.
Listen to “Overflow” now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with Dahlia Sleeps on their social media.