Lucy Dreams is a dream pop trio hailing from the cultural metropolis of Vienna. The band consists of human musicians David Reiterer and Philipp Prückl, alongside a pivotal third member: Lucy.
Lucy is an independent system of digital and analogue effects developed specifically by Reiterer and Prückl for music production. This technological core can be understood as an A.I., yet the connection is far more intimate, as Lucy is deeply involved in the songwriting process. The band's name, Lucy Dreams, is inspired by this concept: when their artificial band member processes the sounds they feed her, she dreams, offering a friendly nod to the idea of lucid dreaming.
While drawing influences from a diverse palette including David Bowie, Mozart, Deftones, Mike Oldfield, and Talk Talk, Lucy Dreams aims to define its own space in the music landscape. Their sound is characterized by a desire to compose pulsating beats, unheard melodies, and immersive sounds—music that simultaneously encourages listeners to move with excitement and unwind in relaxation. They summarize their style as "Machine-led euphoric dreampop from Vienna."
Their unique differentiator lies in their creative process, which relies heavily on the ideas generated by their artificial band member. While this machine-led approach offers almost endless possibilities, the human element remains crucial for developing new styles and genres.
Inspiration for their work comes not only from musical acts like Shy Shy Shy, M83, Portland, and Roosevelt, but also from visual artists and authors. For example, they once translated an Esther Stocker sculpture into sound, and the protagonists from works by Madeleine Miller and Kazuo Ishiguro influence the storytelling within their songs.
The latest single, 'Achilles', marks a "historic milestone" for the band, as it involves taking off the mask worn since the band's inception. This symbolic act of unmasking adds a personal layer to the song, emphasizing the underlying topics of acceptance of vulnerability and the power of authenticity.
Looking ahead to the rest of 2023 and 2024, the trio is busy planning UK shows for spring 2024 and working on new material. They state that Lucy’s intriguing ideas are constantly pushing them to release new music in the coming months.
The band appreciates comparisons to the early '00s electroclash movement, citing Fischerspooner as a definite influence. Looking toward artistic collaborations, they express a strong desire to work with Nick Littlemore of Empire of the Sun and PNAU.
The group’s ethos contains a hidden meaning—a relentless endorsement of climate protection and peaceful progress. When reflecting on personal obstacles, they mention overcoming "Myself," partly achieved through Vipassana meditation.