Formed by musicians Lee Leffler and Michael Frackleton, Boston-based act Dream of a Man in a Top Hat is the latest project from the pair whose musical partnership stretches back decades. First playing together as two thirds of the post punk outfit, Native Tongue, in the 80s, they’ve more recently rekindled their shared sonic vision to deliver their highly original sound of alternative rock dripping in psychedelic vibes.
In August 2020 they made their entrance and Dream of a Man in a Top Hat and unveiled their sound with a collection of instrumental songs on the EP Blunt Instrumentals. With Lee’s guitar and keyboard work and Michael on drums, bass and keys, they delivered the first taste of their formidable and memorable style.
The next year they added a new dimension to their sonic offering by laying down their dual vocal work on top of their compositions. Brought to life with their first album, the thirteen-track Sudden Return Of DOAMIATH, the pair elevated their sound by injecting their lyrical writing.
Since then they’ve dropped a string of impressive singles and now bring us their first release of 2023 with their brand new single titled “Like a Fire Engine”. Once again serving up their swaggering guitar-based sound packed full of hip-shaking rhythms and spacey vocal leads, on their new single the duo drops a compelling retro rock sound.
Grooving, catchy and attention grabbing, “Like a Fire Engine” sees the talented pair share more of their original and engaging music, as they continue to be an act that any rock fan should have on their radar.
Listen to Like a Fire Engine below
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