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Dreamer Boy

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Dreamer Boy
Birth nameZachary Arthur Taylor[1]
Born (1996-02-28) February 28, 1996 (age 28)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels

Zachary Arthur Taylor (born February 28, 1996), better known by his stage name Dreamer Boy, is an American singer-songwriter. He has released three studio albums Love, Nostalgia (2018), All the Ways We Are Together (2021), and Lonestar (2024).[7][8]

Early life and career

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Taylor is originally from Spokane, Washington and currently based in Nashville, Tennessee.[9][2][10] While in Nashville, Taylor went to Belmont University for college.[9] On November 13, 2018, he released his debut album Love, Nostalgia, preceded by the singles "Falling for the Wrong One", "Orange Girl", and "Fever".[7] His second album All the Ways We Are Together was released on April 22, 2021 (Earth Day).[8][2] The album was promoted by five singles "Know You", "Crybaby", "Don't Be a Fool", "Easier Said Than Done" and "Let's Hold Hands" (featuring Melanie Faye). In 2024, Taylor released his third album Lonestar, supported by three singles "Heartbreaker", "Suckerpunch" and "If You're Not in Love".[11] Since his debut, he has toured along with other artists, such as Still Woozy, The Marías, and Omar Apollo,[9][10] as well as performed as the opening act for BENEE and Clairo.[9][12]

Discography

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Albums

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Title[13] Details
Love, Nostalgia
All the Ways We Are Together
  • Released: April 22, 2021
  • Label: snowplay/Harvest, Universal
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Lonestar
  • Released: May 10, 2024
  • Label: snowplay/Harvest
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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Title[14] Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
"Stargaze (Demo)" 2018 Non-album single
"Falling for the Wrong One" Love, Nostalgia
"Orange Girl"
"Fever"
"Puppy Dog"[15] 2019 Non-album single
"Know You"[16] 2020 All the Ways We Are Together
"Crybaby"[17]
"Don't Be a Fool"[18]
"Easier Said Than Done"[19] 2021
"Let’s Hold Hands"[20]
(featuring Melanie Faye)
"Keep the Pace"[21] Non-album singles
"Are You Letting Go?"[22]
(featuring BENEE)
34
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"Over Everything"[5][24] 2022
"Jumpshot"[4]
"Hues"[25]
"Heartbreaker" 2024 Lonestar
"Suckerpunch"
"If You're Not In Love"

Promotional singles

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Title Year Album
"Dreamer - Level Live 003"[26] 2019 Non-album single

References

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  1. ^ "ALL THE WAYS WE ARE TOGETHER". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e Smit, Emma (April 22, 2021). "Dreamer Boy". METAL Magazine. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Dreamer Boy releases 'Keep the Pace'". GIG GOER. September 16, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Murray, Robin (April 28, 2022). "Dreamer Boy Shares Delicious Single 'JUMPSHOT!'". Clash. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Schube, Will (March 20, 2022). "Dreamer Boy Returns With A New Song And Video, 'Over Everything'". uDiscoverMusic. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  6. ^ "Dreamer Boy". Universal Music Brasil. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Devers, Chelsea (February 28, 2019). "Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]". Ones to Watch. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Dreamer Boy announces new album 'All the Ways We Are Together'". DIY. February 4, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  9. ^ a b c d Hiaoui, Audry (January 28, 2020). "New Noise: Dreamer Boy". Wonderland. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  10. ^ a b "Getting to Know… Dreamer Boy". Dork. November 2, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  11. ^ Mosk, Mitch (May 10, 2024). "Feature: Dreamer Boy's Aching Heart Shines on 'Lonestar,' a Radiant Record of Romance & Reckoning". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  12. ^ Willingham, Jones (November 18, 2021). "BENEE and Dreamer Boy Announce 2022 US Tour". MELODIC Magazine. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  13. ^ Dreamer Boy. "Albums". Spotify. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  14. ^ Dreamer Boy. "Singles and EPs". Spotify. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  15. ^ Graves, Shahlin (December 10, 2019). "Listen: Dreamer Boy's new song 'Puppy Dog'". Coup de Main. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  16. ^ Runnels, Riley (September 9, 2020). "Dreamer Boy Gets Personal With 'Know You'". Paper. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  17. ^ "Dreamer Boy reveals new single 'Crybaby'". DIY. October 8, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  18. ^ "Dreamer Boy unveils new song 'Don't Be a Fool'". DIY. December 2, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  19. ^ Murray, Robin (February 4, 2021). "Listen: Dreamer Boy - 'Easier Said Than Done'". Clash. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  20. ^ Riddell, Rose (March 19, 2021). "Dreamer Boy shares 'Let's Hold Hands' feat. Melanie Faye". Coup de Main. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  21. ^ Rose, Liv (September 23, 2021). "DREAMER BOY Releases Passionate New Single 'KEEP THE PACE'". GIG GOER. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  22. ^ "Dreamer Boy links up with BENEE for 'Are You Letting Go? '". DIY. October 22, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  23. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 1, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  24. ^ "Dreamer Boy unveils new track 'Over Everything '". DIY. March 21, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  25. ^ Coffey, Cailean (June 30, 2022). "Alt-pop optimist Dreamer Boy wishes things were different on "HUES"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
  26. ^ Dreamer Boy (July 22, 2019). "Dreamer (Level Live 003)". Spotify. Retrieved June 11, 2022.