Paris-based art-rock project Books Of Moods, the brainchild of multi-talented artist Hugo Sailer, delivers an intoxicating blend of vintage charm and modern indie energy with their new single “Dreams”. Following their well-received December 2023 debut Happiness, this shimmering love anthem pulses at 132 BPM, creating a sonic whirlwind that captures the dizzying euphoria of new romance while paying homage to the golden eras of rock and pop.
“Dreams” wraps listeners in a warm blanket of nostalgia, channeling the melodic brilliance of 60s psychedelia and 70s art-rock through a contemporary indie lens. Sailer’s vocals float effortlessly between dreamy croon and passionate declaration, perfectly complementing the track’s lush instrumentation – jangly guitars dance with vintage synths while a driving rhythm section keeps the energy buoyant and infectious. The production walks a masterful line between polished precision and organic warmth, creating a soundscape that feels both intimately personal and expansively cinematic.
What makes “Dreams” particularly compelling is how it synthesizes its clear influences (one can detect whispers of Bowie’s romanticism, Arcade Fire’s anthemic quality, and Crumb’s hazy dream-pop) into something distinctly fresh. The lyrics avoid cliché, instead offering vivid snapshots of love’s early days – that magical period when every glance feels significant and the world seems to vibrate at a higher frequency. It’s this emotional authenticity, paired with the track’s impeccable craftsmanship, that suggests Books Of Moods is more than just another indie act – they’re potential torchbearers for a new wave of art-rock.
With “Dreams”, Books Of Moods cements their status as one of Paris’s most exciting new exports. This is indie rock at its most transportive – a song that doesn’t just describe the feeling of falling in love, but makes you experience it anew. For anyone who’s ever gotten lost in a romantic daydream, this is your new soundtrack.
