Dreaming Life is the debut EP from Singapore-based dream pop duo Kekko - the psychedelic lovechild of vocalist Cherie and Tim, composer and producer of otherworldly, atmospheric soundscapes that accompany her soft, shoegaze-inspired tone. Steeped in spirituality and Eastern philosophy, the duo set out to express the inexpressible, striving to house the energy of the universe in all its dimensions.
Warmth exudes effortlessly from the opening title track, where hefty synth creates a foundation for Cherie’s vocals to shine. There is a clear tonal shift after “Within You,” a melancholy that settles into the second half; “Timelessness” and “Past Lives” have jagged edges that are near tangible on the ear, unleashing a subtle catharsis that sounds both breathless and stunningly buoyant. “It’s all a hazy dream,” Cherie croons on “Past Lives” - but like the rest of the EP, it is more hope than resignation.
