BATHE ALONE Share New Single “Dreamboy”; New Album Out June 7th
April 19, 2024 BY Bailey Vigliaturo
Today, Atlanta dream pop artist Bathe Alone shares the final offering from their upcoming record, I Don’t Do Humidity, (out June 7th). “Dreamboy” builds Crone’s hushed vocals over dreamy synths to crescendo in anthemic chants that call the listener to join in. When asked about the track, Bailey explains, “Reflecting on everything that has happened in my divorce, some of it is so ridiculous, and I couldn’t make it up if I tried. It was important to me to give one of these moments its own song. I didn’t need 4 minutes or an epic bridge to feel okay with telling this story, this one’s for me.”
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Bathe Alone is the moniker for multi-instrumentalist Bailey Crone, who works closely with producer Damon Moon (Curtis Harding, Lunar Vacation & more) at his iconic studio, Standard Electric. Growing up with a formal background in classical music, Crone first burrowed her way into the Peach State’s indie scene as a teenager. She picked up drums, guitar, and bass early on and sharpened her skills playing in various bands, including touring as the drummer for the buzzy Girlpuppy. The band was founded on her skills as a drummer, with influences from punk to ambient guitar drenched in delay.
Known for exploring her own life in her music, Crone dives even deeper with the upcoming album, unpacking her recent divorce and toxic friendships. Like last year’s double EP, Fall With The Lights Down, it features a kaleidoscopic array of swirling synths, moody minor-key melodies, lush vocal layers, and hazy, crystalline production, courtesy of Crone’s close friend and collaborator Damon Moon (Curtis Harding, Lunar Vacation) and his studio, Standard Electric Recorders Co. As Crone poured her divorce experience into what would become the most raw, experimental, and personal project of her career, she discovered a newfound confidence in her vocal abilities. As she worked out what she wanted to say, she simultaneously pushed herself to new, more evocative places as a songwriter. The new record will include the recent singles “$35 Copay,” “Blame Me,” “Call Me Back” (watch Bathe Alone perform it on Flood Magazine’s Neighborhood Sessions), “Gemini,” and “Archive 81.”
In March, the band played six packed SXSW showcases, including the Paste Magazine Party, and opened for Bombay Bicycle Club in Atlanta. While primarily the project of Crone, she enlists a full band of five other talented musicians, including Damon, to perform live, creating layered soundscapes and enthralling performances that have caught the attention of their peers. Bathe Alone has recently supported other artists like Jadu Heart, Beabadoobee, Neighbor Lady, Vacations, and Last Dinosaurs. Next, they will play a special free album release day show as part of Musicians Corner in Nashville at Centennial Park on June 7th.