Stray Planets Unveils Dazzling New Music EP
Acclaimed Dublin songwriter and psychedelic pop shapeshifter John Butler, better known as Stray Planets, will release his highly-anticipated new EP Are You Real, Cristobal Leedy? on Friday, 7th November.
Building on last year’s cult singles ‘Messed Up’ and ‘I Liked You Better Before,’ the five-track collection marks a dazzling step forward: a surrealistic pillow entirely of his own making. Once again teaming up with acclaimed producer Rían Trench (RÚN, Solar Bears, PANIKATAX), Butler has crafted one of Ireland’s most extraordinary releases of the year – a kaleidoscopic, era-hopping vision that secures his standing as one of the country’s most enigmatic cult auteurs.
“Hallucinations” official music video
Song’s review
New Music Review: “Hallucinations” by Stray Planets 🎶
In “Hallucinations,” Dublin-based rock visionaries Stray Planets (John Butler’s alter ego) blur the line between dream and reality with cinematic precision. The track unfolds like a fever dream – layered guitars shimmer through waves of distortion, while Dara Kiely’s haunting vocals create both chaos and clarity. There is a feeling of floating in the technicolor sky, a surreal journey where emotion and illusion collide. Each verse builds into a rousing chorus that sounds both nostalgic and transcendent, echoing the golden age of psychedelic rock while remaining boldly contemporary.
What sets “Hallucinations” apart is its ability to balance raw energy with poetic depth. The production, done with meticulous care, creates an intense atmosphere that rewards repeat listens – a sonic journey that never loses its emotional gravity. Stray Planets proves once again that rock music can still surprise, excite, and impress. With Dara Kiely’s vocal contribution from the revered Dublin quartet Gilla Band, “Hallucinations” isn’t just a song; it is a candid escape into the limitless corners of the mind.
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