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With his striking new album Daydreams, Effin deconstructs fragments of the past and rebuilds them into something beautifully unsettling. Faded melodies and jagged basslines intertwine, creating a soundscape where nostalgia feels both comforting and corrosive.
Rather than leaning into safe, retro-inspired nostalgia, Daydreams transforms memory itself into a living canvas for Effin’s uniquely forward-thinking sound. Right from the opening moments of the title track — a collaboration with NGHTMRE — the album sets an intriguing tone. Airy vocals and hazy synth pads gently lure the listener in, only to be cut open by a stark lyric: “my daydreams, it’s more like nightmares,” revealing the raw edge beneath the sweetness.