Dream Machines – Watch The Live Performance of “Sarajevo” At Troubadour La
Los Angeles-based synth-rock duo Dream Machines have released a new single “Sarajevo” off their forthcoming EP. “Sarajevo” is available now through all digital retailers. Preview the live performance HERE. Premiered on Billboard Pride
Self produced by the duo and mixed by Grammy Award winning record producer Darrell Thorp (Paul McCartney, Beck, Radiohead), the gritty dance number is the first single off the band’s upcoming EP, “Trust/Desire.”
“Sarajevo” cleverly juxtaposes a catchy, upbeat synth groove with a foreboding political message about history’s tangential blindness to nationalism. Moog bass pounds like a juggernaut while May-Kline’s unique vocal prowess begs the listener, “are we over the line” in our fear of American zealotry. The track also features friend and collaborator Maxim Ludwig’s cacophony of guitar riffs, symbolizing the jarring anxiety felt by people in the world today.
“’I left my mind in Sarajevo’ is my way of questioning the repetition of history,” says
May-Kline. “How can we look at what nationalism has done in the past and not see how it can impact our future”
Based around the song-writing duo of Harry May-Kline and Luke Burba, Dream Machines boast a powerhouse sound reminiscent of acts like LCD Soundsystem, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, and Scissor Sisters. They met making music in an LA garage and found a keen chemistry for songwriting. May-Kline’s powerful voice and penchant for melody plus Burba’s ingenuity with analog synths and music production lead to a unique blend of soul, disco, synth-pop, and rock. Their sound focuses on effective grooves and multilayered instrumentation, supported on stage and on record by Matt Brown on saxophone and Travis Bunn on drums. After years of collaborating, May-Kline came out as gay, changing the message of the music. Queer identity, social anxiety, and gay pride became clearer themes as May-Kline looked to represent being a gay frontman in an otherwise predominately straight world.
Dream Machines have played sold out shows across Los Angeles, with multiple appearances at the Troubadour, the Echo, the Bootleg, and a residency at the Moroccan Lounge. They’ve played fundraisers for Planned Parenthood, Homeless Healthcare Los Angeles, and AIDS Life-Cycle. They recently debuted in NYC on the main stage at RuPaul’s DragCon featuring a collaboration with drag queen Merrie Cherry.
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