Dream State Announce Upcoming EP, Drummer Jamie Lee Exits Band

So it’s a bit of a good news, bad news situation today.

The good news is that the other day, the Welsh powerhouse Dream State dropped their stunning new single ‘Monsters’ on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 show. You can read the review of the single here.

Singer CJ Gilpin explains – “Monsters is an expression of the inner goddess in me and is about the acceptance of my messy, chaotic energy; the owning and surrendering to who & what I am. It’s an awakening and I am saying, ‘I am okay with who I am and I will not be misled anymore’. It has taken lifetimes to get here.”

Produced by long term collaborator Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, BABY METAL, Bury Tomorrow) ‘Monsters’ is the first chapter in an incredibly busy next twelve months for DREAM STATE. The band are currently recording a new EP due for release in the first half of next year, and will also be unveiling a limited edition vinyl press of the ‘Recovery’ EP. These will be followed by their rescheduled UK tour supporting I, Prevail (on mostly already sold out shows) and slots on both Slam Dunk and 2000trees festivals. 

The bad news is that the band also have announced the amicable departure of drummer Jamie Lee, who has decided to step away from band life. The band wish him well and will be announcing a permanent replacement in due course.

Check out the cover art for the track ‘Monsers’ below.

And check out the Music Video for ‘Monsters’ below.

The band are set to tour the UK in April / May 2021 in Support of I Prevail as well as perform at Slam Dunk Festival and 2000 Trees Festival.

Here are the dates.

2021

April
30th – Leeds Beckett University (SOLD OUT)*

May
1st – Academy, Dublin (SOLD OUT)*
3rd – SWG3, Glasgow (SOLD OUT)*
4th – O2 Institute, Birmingham (SOLD OUT)*
6th – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London (SOLD OUT)*
7th – O2 Academy, Bristol (SOLD OUT)*
9th – Academy, Manchester (SOLD OUT)*
10th- Rock City, Nottingham (SOLD OUT)*
11th – Pyramids, Portsmouth (SOLD OUT)*
29th – Various Venues, Slam Dunk Festival

July 2021

8 – 10th – 2000 Trees Festival, Cheltenham