Elephant Stone, release their new album Back Into the Dream,on February 23rd, 2024. Accompanying today’s announcement is the single + video “The Spark,” “Crafting a song is like tapping into a kind of magic that exists beyond the realm of the ordinary. I’m in perpetual pursuit of that elusive sensation—the spark that turns fleeting thoughts into something immortal,” the band’s driving force Rishi Dhir admits. “’The Spark’ is my love letter to the art of songwriting, a tribute to the creative process itself. It’s about that serendipitous moment when time and space align, allowing you to capture lightning in a bottle. “The Spark” is Elephant Stone’s celebration of the art and magic of songwriting. The band also announced a North American tour set to kick off in 2024 with a hometown show in Montreal on March 22nd.

Venturing into the album’s themes, Back Into the Dream dwells on the mysteries of dreams, capturing the cycle of sleep and wakefulness. As Rishi puts it, “Our music aims to bridge the gap between the known and the unknown.” Pre-released tracks “Godstar” and “The Imajinary, Nameless Everybody in the World”—released together as “Dawn, Day, Dusk”—draw from the themes of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation, delving into the intricacies of human existence, creation, life, and death, while “Lost In A Dream” carries listeners into an exploration of dream-like states and blurred realities.

Over 14 years, Rishi Dhir’s leadership and collaborations with icons such as Beck, Brian Jonestown Massacre, and The Black Angels have shaped Elephant Stone’s unique sound. With Dhir’s mastery on the sitar, the band’s music elevates beyond mere sound, presenting listeners with deep reflections on life’s myriad emotions.

Elephant Stone
Back Into the Dream
Tracklist

1. Lost In A Dream
2. The Spark
3. Going Underground
4. History Repeating
5. bae
6. Godstar
7. The Imajinary, Nameless Everybody In The World
8. Pilgrimage
9. On Our Own
10. Another Year Gone

Elephant Stone 2024 Live Dates:

March 22 Montréal, QC @ Théâtre Outremont
March 23 Troy, NY @ No Fun
March 24 Somerville, MA @ The Rockwell
March 26 Brooklyn, NY @ TV Eye
March 27 Washington, DC @ Comet Ping Pong
March 28 Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe
March 29 Chicago, IL @ The Empty Bottle
March 31 Toronto, ON @ The Baby G

Pre-order Back Into The Dream by Elephant Stone HERE