Dani Slovak shares new single “Like a Dream”

London-based singer-songwriter and producer Dani Slovak has released his latest single “Like a Dream”, a heartfelt ballad that is both vulnerable and sincere. It is a song that speaks about loss and regret, with lyrics that encapsulate the rawness of his emotions and his distinctive vocals.

Slovak’s path to music is a unique one. As a trained medical doctor with plans to specialise in psychiatry, he possesses the ability to talk about complex topics, issues, and emotions that many people struggle to verbalise. He has transferred this skill into music, using his artistic platform to provide an outlet for these topics and emotions.

“Like a Dream” is a self-produced single that showcases Slovak’s growth as an artist and producer. After releasing two self-produced singles, producing for other independent artists, and performing on national TV, Slovak has been constantly evolving, and this latest release is no exception. He is now mixing his songs and receiving guidance from a seasoned engineer, Mike Dwyer, who has worked with the likes of Shawn Mendes and The Lumineers. “This song is the most personal thing I have ever done, and I wanted this to come across that way, so I had to do this song all by myself,” he shares.

The single opens with the artist’s passionate vocals soaring above soft piano chords, before building up to the chorus. The lyrics are poignant and emotive, speaking to the pain of losing someone and wishing for one more chance to make things right. The chorus is especially powerful, with Slovak’s vocals rising and falling, conveying a sense of desperation and heartache. The arrangement is simple but effective, with the production supporting the vocals and lyrics without overpowering them.

Slovak’s vision and passion are evident in “Like a Dream”. The song is a perfect showcase of his vocal range and storytelling prowess, and it’s clear that he poured his heart and soul into the composition. The music is an expression of the many complex emotions we all experience, and Slovak’s lyrics, vocals, and production work together to create a work of art that is both beautiful and cathartic, resulting in a well-crafted and moving ballad that reveals Slovak’s talents as an artist and producer.

Commenting on the new single, he offers, “I wrote the song after having a real scare of my family member dying. I woke up one day before the holidays and dreamt of my grandmother dying; right away, I tried to get a hold of her, alarmed the whole family and no one could get a hold of my elderly grandmother, who lives by herself, for over an hour. Whilst, I was waiting for my mum to check on her, I wrote this song. I was not sure, if I am still dreaming, or if I died in my sleep and I’m stuck in purgatory and I cannot get out.”

Listen to Like a Dream below