New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Indie folk-pop band, Valley Shine, just released their latest single, "Sugar Dream" with captivating hooks and banjo-plucking charm, all of which are signature moves that have helped garner them quick attention. Beneath layers of sweet charisma is the melancholic theme of infatuation from afar. "Sugar Dream" is the first single off their upcoming EP, LOCA, due out later this year. "Sugar Dream" is available on iTunes now.
Following their previous release, "Bop Bah," Valley Shine's "Sugar Dream" is a surprisingly sweet song of heartbreak packed with chipper xylophone notes and a classic sing-along hook in true indie fashion. Sam Sobelman opens the track addressing a woman who will always be the object of his affection, despite her leaving him for someone else. When Sobelman sings, "it doesn't matter what you do, I'll still be in love with you," he holds a sincerity that resonates genuinely kind. His optimism in wishing her well without him is endearing, as he admits to weeping in her absence. "In dreams, receiving sugar as a gift indicates that one's partner might not be loyal," Sobelman explains. "Our song, 'Sugar Dream', is a raucous stomper about the bitter-sweetness of finding and losing love to another." Juxtaposing the somber nature of unrequited devotion with their light and playful folk sound, Valley
Shine finds a perfect balance in their approach to indie pop. Jenna Blake's backing vocals follow Sobelman perfectly, making this gem even more delightful with her smooth angelic vocals. Produced by Max Allyn at The Outpost, it is near impossible to hold back from humming along, toe-tapping, or even join in singing by the end of the single.
Valley
Shine formed early in 2014 when Jenna
Blake and Sam Sobelman met by a stroke of luck and bonded immediately over an appreciation for whiskey, cats and bluegrass music. The two began collaborating and after a couple of writing sessions, they found their musical styles were a perfect match. The pair would go on to enlist Troy Lawton on drums,
Danny Severance on violin, Myke Wilken on guitar and cello, and Stewart
James on bass completing their indie folk sextet. Valley
Shine has performed at venues such as Hotel Café, The Silverlake Lounge,
Molly Malones, Bigfoot Lodge and KCRW's Desert Nights at The Standard.
"Sugar Dream" showcases Valley Shine's gift to find the silver lining in anything, with music that is light-hearted and pleasant regardless of the context. The indie folk band is making quite a name for their darling melodies. Download "Sugar Dream" on iTunes today and visit ValleyShineBand.com to follow their enchanting journey.
