‘I Expect Better’ is a brilliant addition to the daydreamers' catalogue. It’s a song that understands you can be dancing and doubting yourself at the exact same time. If this is the sound of things "falling apart," we can’t wait to hear what happens when they finally come together.

W: Bunty Harris I: Joe Magowan 

London’s indie-pop four-piece daydreamers have ushered in the warmer months with the release of ‘I Expect Better’, a shimmering anthem that perfectly encapsulates their self-defined “Sad Euphoria” soundscape. Out now via Robots + Humans / Epic Records, the track blends sun-drenched melodies and lush, hazy production with a core of raw emotional honesty that cuts through the bright guitar lines. Frontman Riley penned the single during a turbulent period of uncertainty regarding his career and relationships, noting that the song writing felt remarkably effortless, with the final version retaining nearly 90% of the original demo’s DNA. This sense of spontaneity extends to the accompanying music video, a charmingly ironic, lo-fi visual feast that swaps high-gloss polish for green screens, goats, and chaotic behind-the-scenes glimpses. By leaning into the messiness of the creative process, daydreamers have delivered a release that feels like driving at golden hour with the windows down—unpredictable, excitable, and vibrantly authentic.