Los Angeles-formed alt-rock/dark alt project Hypnogaja encapsulate confidence and control on My Dreams Have Teeth, their first full-length album in over a decade.
Rooted in guitar-led soundscapes underpinned by layers of electronic textures and rhythms, the 13-track album is an intentional attempt at reconnection with listeners and themselves. From distorted yet anthemic notes of “Open/Wide,” to the cinematic pacing of “Escalate,” the album establishes a touch of intensity that only gets sharper with the darker gothic territory of “Ghosts in the Hallway,” and seductive dance-rock pulse of “Pictures of a Perfect You.”
The album also includes an emotional reimagining of the Sade classic “Is It a Crime?” before the expansive allure of “Pieces of Goodbye,” closes out the project. Luscious and haunting in equal parts, Hypnogaja reinvents their commanding musical presence framed by atmospheric sonics and emotive songwriting.
Speaking of the album, they say, “Music has always been about connection for us. This album grew organically as a way to reconnect with our audience and with each other creatively. It reflects where the band stands today, without looking backward. There is a lot of weight in the world right now, and making this music was genuinely healing for us. We hope listening to it can offer something similar to the people who find it.”
Precise and hypnotic, My Dreams Have Teeth leads us to a fresh musical chapter for the band showcasing an experienced act’s ability to continue to surprise us.
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