Droom (band)
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Electronic music |
Droom was an electronic music duo originating from Vancouver, Canada, established in 2002. Their sound fused elements of futurepop, synthpop, post punk, and gothic rock. The group attained notable success with two singles that became popular in clubs and received airplay on college radio stations. Critics have likened their musical approach to that of Images in Vogue, Depeche Mode, New Order, and The Cure. The Province characterized their album 128 ½ Days as embodying "the darker side of Depeche Mode."
Biography
Graham Jackson and William Winslow-Hansen formed Droom in 2002 after their involvement with aLUnARED. They swiftly developed material for their initial album, 128 ½ Days. The duo earned attention through the club-oriented tracks "While We Can" and "Stay!", steadily expanding their underground following.
In 2003, Droom took part in a synthpop festival held in San Antonio, Texas. After launching 128 ½ Days, which appeared on various online and college radio charts internationally, they founded their own record label. This move allowed them to independently release subsequent albums Ten Songs and The Voice of Ghosts, highlighting their desire for artistic and distributional autonomy.
Discography
- While We Can EP (2003)
- Stay! EP (2003)
- 128 ½ Days (2004)
- Blood Culture EP (2004)
- Ten Songs (2005)
- The Voice of Ghosts (2006)