Sunset Dreams

Sunset Dreams has always lived somewhere between the shimmer of psychedelia and the pull of pure escapism — but on Nothing Lasts Forever, the project expands into its most vivid form yet. Drenched in hypnotic synths, rave-tinged rhythms, and a newfound sense of emotional clarity, the album marks a bold evolution for the artist who first caught ears with lo-fi bedroom psych experiments as a teenager. What emerged is a record that captures both the euphoria of losing yourself on a dance floor and the quiet weight of the moments that follow — a balance that feels unmistakably Sunset Dreams. We sat down with the mind behind the project to dive into the album’s origins, its swirling sonic palette, and the reflections that shaped its world.

Nothing Lasts Forever feels like a huge step forward for Sunset Dreams — both sonically and conceptually. What sparked the creation of this album, and what does its title mean to you personally?
I wanted to make some music that was completely different to what I was working on at the time. I was finishing off Moon Charms and got a little bit too obsessed with it, so I tried making some electronic pop music that was more upbeat and kind of going for a vibe that anyone can enjoy. As for the title, ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ is kind of just a blanket statement that resonates with me. You can either worry about stuff or enjoy the simple moments.

The record leans heavily into hypnotic synths and drum machine grooves, channelling that 90s rave nostalgia while keeping your signature psychedelic touch. How did you find that balance between euphoria and introspection?
For me it’s always the most euphoric when an idea just comes from nowhere or you are mucking around on a synth and something just sounds awesome. With this album I tried to capture that energy of when you first come up with the idea and didn’t want to change the songs too much, but it always ends up being quite reflective of my emotions at the time.

Tracks like Music Baby and If Only It Lasted stand out for their emotional pull and immersive textures. Can you tell us how those songs came together and what they represent within the album’s story?
They are the first two songs off the album and really they are just my version of making fun pop music with electronic beats. They are both unique and showcase straight away that the album will go on a bit of a journey and has different genre influences throughout the record.

You’ve been crafting music since your teens — from your early lo-fi psych recordings to the more electronic, rhythm-driven world of Nothing Lasts Forever. How would you describe your evolution as an artist since those bedroom beginnings?
I’m not sure how much I have evolved as an artist but I still love making music and have a long way to go, but I like trying to get it to sound better and better each time hopefully.

Listeners have compared Sunset Dreams to the likes of Tame Impala, Sunbeam Sound Machine, and even 90s acts like The Chemical Brothers or Moby. Which influences shaped the album most during the writing and production process?
Nicholas Jar, Aphex Twin, LFO and just getting into more electronic music as I’ve gotten older — there is a lot of insane music out there and so many producers I admire a lot.

If you could distill the feeling of Nothing Lasts Forever into a single moment — a scene, a memory, or an image — what would it be?
End of the night at the jungle bar.