California-based psychedelic rock band Mystic Braves has released Velvet Dreams, the final single in its series of quarantine-inspired music. The song delves into the possibility of the good things in life dissolving in the blink of an eye, emphasizing the importance of living in the moment.
The Mystic Braves announced the “Velvet Dreams” release in an Instagram post with a teaser of the song. The full single is available for streaming on Spotify.
The series was inspired by feelings that were widespread during the pandemic: uncertainty and isolation, followed by gratitude for the small things and the desire to return to life as we once knew it. The first single, “Quarantine Dreams,” was released in October, with subsequent releases “Sea Urchin” and “Holy Man” in December and January.
In the month that they dropped, both “Sea Urchin” and “Quarantine Dreams” broke Mystic Braves streaming records.
“This series seemed to really resonate with people, and we’ve seen quite a bit of positive feedback from listeners around the world,” said band member Shane Stotsenberg. “The separation of quarantine and the emotions involved in that is something being felt by the indie music community and all of us to some degree. ‘Velvet Dreams’ reminds us all to hold tight to the people and things that we care about, and to treat every moment like it’s our last.”
Julian Ducantzeiler added: “When I wrote ‘Velvet Dreams,’ I was feeling isolated and lonely. Time moves so quickly as we get older, and I wanted to mark this moment but also learn from it at the same time. Regardless of the situation, there is always room for positivity and light.”
