What a Great Night - The Dream Machine and the support band Idyllic were both brilliant it was great to see a gig were both bands complimented each other and great value for money. These 2 bands should play together more often because it really was a great night to remember I believe it was sold out as well.
Posted by Joyce & Bert on 07/05/2023
The Dream Machine, YES Basement, Manchester - 6th May 2023
The Dream Machine are an atmospheric indie-rock quartet hailing from New Brighton in Merseyside, who formed in 2021. Galvanising dark drama with a psychedelic flair, they released a bold trilogy of lyrical and stylistic explorations across three 4-track EPs Vol. 1: Sacraments, Vol. 2: On the Water, and the eccentric Vol. 3: Pooch Slingers’ Wild Round-Up! before compiling them into their debut vinyl release with Run On Records. Their richly textured sound, laced with hypnotic Americana grooves and smooth vocal harmonies, quickly earned them recognition from BBC London and Steve Lamacq on 6 Music.
Their full-length debut album, Thank God! It’s The Dream Machine…, recorded on 8-track in late 2021 and released around April 2023, captures the band’s live intensity and improvisational spirit. Known for transforming venues into dreamlike soundscapes, they’ve supported the likes of The Coral, The Lathums, and The Goa Express and brought their immersive psychedelic indie to festivals such as Kendal Calling, The Great Escape, and Sound City. Each set feels like an invitation into a trance-inducing, emotionally powerful musical journey.