Sydney/Eora’s dream-pop collective LUCIDBLOOM return with their stunning new single “Dust,” and it’s one of those songs that doesn’t just play through your speakers — it inhabits your emotions. Ethereal yet grounded, it captures that painfully familiar moment when love has run its course, and holding on starts to hurt more than letting go.
“Dust” paints its story through vivid, almost cinematic imagery — you can feel the weight of a relationship that’s turned to stone, the endless uphill struggle, the rope burn of trying to save something that’s already gone. But the brilliance of the track lies in its turning point: when the boulder is finally released, what follows is not despair but liberation. There’s a raw, cathartic beauty in that release — a sonic exhale after years of emotional labor.
LUCIDBLOOM maintains their lush, atmospheric textures and haunting harmonies, but “Dust” carries a sharper edge. Its punchier beats, groove-laden basslines, and dynamic production mark a bold step forward for the group, reflecting their growing creative confidence.
Beyond the music, LUCIDBLOOM’s identity as a multidisciplinary collective remains a shining beacon. Known for merging sound, light, and video, the band’s upcoming collaboration with glitch artist Naomi Oliver promises a striking visual dimension to “Dust.” It’s this openness to experimentation — even writing demos in the back of their drummer’s truck — that makes their work feel so alive and human.
With launch shows in Sydney and Melbourne and a new EP on the way, LUCIDBLOOM are proving that endings can be beautiful beginnings. “Dust” is a testament to emotional release — a reminder that strength often arrives the moment we stop fighting to hold on.
With “Dust” LUCIDBLOOM transforms heartbreak into art
