Salford’s experimental collective Patchwork Rattlebag unveil their newest single ‘Vertigo Dreams’, a sonic journey through swirling folk textures and hypnotic soundscapes. Known for blending artforms and moods, the group continues to explore new creative ground with every note, crafting songs that shimmer between the visual and the audible.
‘Vertigo Dreams’ offers listeners a lush escape filled with picked acoustic guitar, vibraphone pulses and beautifully fractured electric phrases. The track’s layered harmonies and introspective lyrics create a tranquil yet vibrant world where each sound feels alive. The song carries listeners through daydreams, cosmic skies and open fields, echoing the collective’s passion for curiosity and collaboration.
Following their glitchy, dystopian single ‘Hook, Line and Riser’, this new release reveals the band’s folk-inspired heart. The electronic undertones drift gently into the background, allowing the vocals and acoustic instrumentation to shine in pure, heartfelt clarity. Each moment of ‘Vertigo Dreams’ feels intentionally alive, capturing the spaces between light and shadow.
The accompanying video mirrors that sensation with its DIY visuals of starry skies, golden fields and spacious derelict buildings. It perfectly complements the track’s ethereal nature, expanding the story of the song into something visual and timeless. ‘Vertigo Dreams’ is more than a single; it is an invitation to wander through Patchwork Rattlebag’s world of sound and imagination.
Their debut album ‘Fragments 1’ arrives on November 21 via YMTC, promising an immersive experience that blends genre, feeling and form. Until then, ‘Vertigo Dreams’ stands as a radiant chapter in the story of one of Salford’s most exciting musical collectives.