Dream State

Dream State are a Welsh post-hardcore band from South Wales. Formed in 2014, the group consists of vocalist CJ Gilpin and guitarists Aled Evans and Rhys Wilcox. They signed to Australian record label UNFD in 2017 and have released two EPs, their debut Consequences in 2015 and Recovery in 2018, and a studio album Primrose Path.

Dream State
Dream State performing in Hamburg in 2020. From left to right: Rhys Wilcox, Jamie Lee, CJ Gilpin, Aled Evans
Background information
OriginSouth Wales, UK
Genres
Years active2014–present
LabelsUNFD
Websitedreamstateofficial.com
Members
  • CJ Gilpin
  • Aled Evans
  • Rhys Wilcox
Past members
  • Jamie Lee
  • Danny Rayer
  • Sam Harrison-Little

History

Formation and Consequences

Dream State was formed in South Wales, UK, in 2014 by vocalist CJ Gilpin, guitarists Aled Evans and Sam Harrison-Little, bassist Danny Rayer and drummer Jamie Lee.[1]

They released their first single "Burn Them Down" on 8 January 2015.[2] Later that year, on 20 November, they released their first EP Consequences, which was recorded at The Boneyard Studio in South Wales.[3][4]

Line-up change, UNFD and Recovery

In March 2017 the band released their single "White Lies".[5] That summer they had their first festival appearance at Reading and Leeds Festivals.[6] It was later announced, that Dream State had signed to independent record label UNFD at the festival.[7][8]

2017 also saw a change in line-up. Sam Harrison-Little left the band to spend more time with his family and was replaced by Rhys Wilcox.[9]

On 18 May 2018, the band's second EP Recovery was released through UNFD.[10]

Dream State is featured on the 2018 compilation album Songs That Saved My Life in aid of mental health and suicide prevention charities. For the compilation, the band recorded a cover of Linkin Park's "Crawling".[11]

Primrose Path and departure of Danny Rayer

On 6 March 2019, Dream State released the single "Hand in Hand".[12][13]

The band released their single "Primrose" on 10 July 2019. It is their first release after the departure of bassist Danny Rayer, who "has decided to focus his time on his wonderful family."[14]

On 20 August 2019, the band released their single "Open Windows" and also announced that their debut album Primrose Path, produced by Dan Weller, will be out on 18 October 2019.[15]

Dream State released their single "Twenty Letters" on 8 October 2019, a day after its premiere on Annie Mac's Radio 1's Future Sounds on BBC Radio 1.[16][17]

On 18 October 2019 the debut album Primrose Path was released and opened on position 100 in the official UK Albums Chart.[18] Following the release, the band went on a UK headliner tour beginning on 27 October 2019 in Glasgow and went on to support Being as an Ocean on their tour through Europe afterwards.[19] In the beginning of 2020, Dream State supported I Prevail on their Europe tour.[20][21][22] The final leg of the tour had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[23]

Dream State released their music video for "Are You Ready To Live?" on 24 June 2020. The video features clips send in by fans as well as live footage of the band.[24]

Upcoming EP and departure of Jamie Lee

On 28 October 2020 the band released their single "Monsters".[25] The song will be featured on their upcoming EP, which is set for release in the first half of 2021. Two days later Dream State announced the amicable departure of drummer Jamie Lee. [26]

Musical style and influences

Dream State's musical style has mostly been described as post-hardcore and alternative rock.[27][28][29][30][31] Jake Richardson of Kerrang! wrote about the band's sound: "It can loosely be described as post-hardcore, but the quintet throw in elements of math-rock, metal and punk and impress at every point."[27]

Slipknot, Tool and Linkin Park have been cited as some of the band's influences.[32][33]

Members

Current

  • Charlotte-Jayne "CJ" Gilpin – lead vocals
  • Aled Evans – lead guitar
  • Rhys Wilcox – rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Former

  • Sam Harrison-Little – guitar, backing vocals
  • Danny Rayer – bass guitar
  • Jamie Lee – drums

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK
[18]
Primrose Path
  • Released: 18 October 2019
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format: LP, CD, DL
 100

Extended plays
Title EP details
Consequences
  • Released: 20 November 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD; DL
Recovery
  • Released: 18 May 2018
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format: CD; DL

Compilation appearances

Music videos
Year Title Album Director
2015 "Burn Them Down" Consequences Scott Samuel
"Rebuild, Recreate" weCREATE
2017 "White Lies" Recovery Zak Pinchin
2018 "In This Hell"
"New Waves" Clearway Media
2019 "Primrose" Primrose Path Zak Pinchin
"Open Windows"
"Twenty Letters"
2020 "Are You Ready To Live?"
"Monsters" TBA

Awards

Kerrang! Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018Dream StateBest British BreakthroughWon[34]

Heavy Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019Dream StateBest UK Breakthrough BandWon[35]

References
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  8. "Dream State: "Rock is making a comeback"". Upset Magazine. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
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  13. brownypaul (6 March 2019). "Dream State have dropped their new song 'Hand In Hand'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
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  21. "I Prevail bestätigen den Special Guest ihrer Headliner-Tour 2020". MoreCore.de (in German). 27 November 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
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  23. "I Prevail Announces Postponement of UK and European Tour Dates". Music Mayhem Magazine. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
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  25. "NEWS: Dream State debut new single, 'Monsters'!". DEAD PRESS! | It's more than "just music" to us. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  26. "Dream State release new music video for 'Monsters'". Distorted Sound Magazine. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
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  28. "Dream State at Camden Assembly". Smoke. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
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  30. Ellie (22 May 2018). "Dream State: Recovery EP". Sound of Pen | Music Reviews By Students. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  31. Marshall, Will. "Dream State – Recovery | EP Review". Retrieved 5 December 2018.
  32. Hammer, Metal Hammer 2018-02-05T12:12:00 350Z Metal. "New Band of the Week: Dream State". Metal Hammer Magazine. Retrieved 5 December 2018.
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  34. "The Kerrang! Awards 2018: "This One's For Chester…"". Kerrang!. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  35. "2019 Winners – Heavy Music Awards". Retrieved 15 May 2020.
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