Indie rock initiator Dreamboat releases impressive debut single and video that’s raging through Plaza Midwood
Marissa M. Conner
2 min read
By Cameron Lee
June 24, 2022
Charlotte Indie Rock Outfitdream boat, comes out of the gates with concentrated ferocity in their debut album “Cover to Cover”. The agonizing track has the lead vocalist Sydney Nieboer walks through Plaza Midwood in the music video, directed and edited by Josh Rob Thomas. The song and video depict the rage of someone channeling their vitriol towards the innocent, essentially demonstrating the adage that “hurt people, hurt people”. It’s personal for Nieboer, who admittedly went through the experience after being in an abusive relationship.
“It ended up spilling into my friendships and eroding my relationships. That’s basically what I wanted to convey in the video,” said Nieboer. “I take it out on innocent bystanders who don’t deserve it. As you get older, you realize how destructive this behavior is and find ways to turn it into something more positive and constructive.
Lead guitarist Nic Pugh’s scintillating guitar stabs set the stage for the nearly three-minute track, where he matches Neiboer’s cadence and tempo shift with expert skill. This sets the scene as Neiboer and Pugh strut their way through the Plaza Midwood landmarks like Two Scoops Creamery, Seventh Sin Tattoo and Clutch on Central Avenue.
The video was shot in early June and also features several cameos from familiar Charlotte faces like Elijah Von Cramon and Brett Whittlesey of Paint Fumes, Grace Bradford, Colin Willard, Joe Boyland and Brian Mitchell. Culminating with shots at the famous Metalmorphosis fountain depicting Nieboer “drowning” in animosity, the video’s final scene ends with a high-energy performance at Petra’s house with all the band members.
“Cover to Cover” is the debut release from the up-and-coming indie rock upstart that also includes Caiti Mason (Pullover) on bass and Nicholas Holman (Coughing Dove) on drums. They are preparing their first EP, which is scheduled for release on August 26th. This will coincide with a show in Snug Harbor joined by fellow rockers Charlotte Petrov and the Pie Face Girls from Raleigh.
It’s an exciting introduction for the four-piece band. With such precision and a sharp message, accompanied by visuals that are perfectly linked to the city, Dreamboat’s EP is definitely one to watch this summer.
Watch the new music video for “Cover to Cover” from dream boat realized by Josh Rob Thomas.
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