Toronto’s Pick a Piper, the project of Brad Webber from Caribou’s tour drummer, returns with the new album Dandelion, released via Halocline Trance.
It’s been a while since I’ve been this excited to hear new material from the Toronto outfit.
Now joined by vocalist Sophia Alexandra, the group expands their sound with a fresh dynamic that adds warmth and melody to the project’s already rhythmic core.
All I can say is that Dandelion is a fun, electro-dance-driven record that moves freely across the spectrum of dance music.
From shimmering electronic textures to groove-heavy rhythms, the album feels vibrant, playful, and built to keep listeners moving.
About the album by Pick a Piper:
On Dandelion, Pick a Piper explores the human experience of holding multiple truths and opposing emotions at once: loving while letting go, feeling wounded yet brave, being isolated yet deeply connected, seeking both change and stability, and preserving hope amid sadness.
It reflects on how we exist within the space between these contrasts, while calling for resilience and the deep courage to recognize that growth is possible, and inherently beautiful, even in life’s most difficult moments. Like the dandelion itself, the album symbolizes the courage, strength, and resilience required to overcome adversity, not only in our individual lives but also within our shared human experience.
Musically, the LP is a genre-hopping blend of melodic electronica, breaks, UK garage, 808 bass music, IDM, and fourth-world synth nostalgia.
Weber and Alexandra pair catchy vocals with warm synths, skippy beats, and organic textures, all delivered with a warm human-curated feel. The result is a body of work that invites both close listening and encourages cathartic release on the dancefloor.
Dandelion features a cast of international collaborators who deepen the record’s emotional and musical reach. Guatemalan experimental cellist and composer Mabe Fratti contributes vocals on “Histérica Histórica” and “Skip Step” weaving her hypnotic, genre-blurring approach through the duo’s detailed productions.
New Zealand artist Introverted Dancefloor (Bevan Smith) appears on “Smile”, Venezuelan producer Leo Aldrey co-writes “Emerald”, Toronto-based harpist Sinéad Rua (AKA Animal Party) and Australian producer Oreku (Cayden Mowbray) add further colour and texture.
On stage, Pick a Piper translates the world of Dandelion into an intoxicating live show that combines vibrant movement with immersive lights and visuals.
Vocally driven and haunting, their performances radiate a charisma that unites band and audience in a shared release.
Dandelion gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.
Pick a Piper – Dandelion [Streaming]
