A fierce new single that turns frustration into clarity while calling out the industry forces that try to silence women.

Following the release of their debut EP, Irish shoegaze outfit DREAM BOY are gearing up to share their next single, ‘Purple,’ arriving on November 14 via Apollo Distribution. Known for their immersive soundscapes and striking visual identity, the band continue to carve their place among acts like Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Just Mustard, and NewDad.

‘Purple’ channels the frustration of trying to please someone who refuses to see you, unravelling into a raw expression of anger and disillusionment. Its verses seethe with tension while the chorus lands with blunt clarity: “You make me sick.” The track confronts misogyny within the music industry, exploring the emotional weight of being sexualised or dismissed as a woman trying to be taken seriously.

As the song closes, it delivers a sobering reminder of inequality in Irish radio, quoting: “In 2023 there were 2 Irish women in the top 100 songs played in this country. Only one of them was alive.”

Frontwoman Allie Ryan describes the writing process as instinctive and cathartic:

“Purple was one of those tracks that made sense from the get go. Sean sent me over a guitar idea and I sent him back a voice note the same day and the song has changed very little since. I think people resonate with the anger in the song without realising there's so much more to the story of the song.”
“We had a lot of fun exploring that in the recording, from including radio statistics at the end of the track to recording the music video and just smashing loads of delf- the whole process was very cathartic. I hope people hear this song and begin to question how they might be contributing to the problem, but more importantly I hope it makes other women feel heard and understood.”

DREAM BOY’s debut EP earned praise from Hot Press, Far Out, Nialler9, RTÉ, and IMRO, with radio support from 2FM, Radio X, and Dublin City FM. The band have played alongside Twen, Wombo, Cat Ryan, and Alien Chicks, and recently performed at Ireland Music Week 2025 following a standout slot at All Together Now.

Upcoming shows include supporting Mirrors at Cyprus Avenue, Cork (19 November) and Whelan’s Upstairs, Dublin (22 November).