dreamingofmars turns introspection Into release on “08152025”

dreamingofmars is a New England–based vocalist and producer whose music blends emotional honesty with the experimental edges of underground rap and hyperpop. He began recording vocals in 2020 as a way to cope with the isolation of the pandemic, initially using music as a personal outlet. Inspired by artists like d0llywood1, quinn, and ericdoa alongside pop innovators such as Charli XCX, SOPHIE, and 2hollis, dreamingofmars gradually developed a sound rooted in vulnerability and energy.

That journey comes into focus on “08152025,” the fourth single from his upcoming album, Monumental. The album was inspired by a four-month stay in Washington, D.C., during a period of major personal transition. Fresh out of college and starting a new job, he struggled with loneliness and displacement while adjusting to life in Maryland. Much of Monumental was written alone in his apartment as an introspective escape, processing identity and uncertainty in a world that felt increasingly unstable. After returning to New England, the project was briefly delayed, as the material felt almost too exposed, leading to a shift toward more energetic, dance-forward tracks. Originally written as an indie-leaning song, “08152025” was reworked into a high-energy banger inspired by 2hollis, slayr, and the deadAir Records roster. Created alongside frequent collaborator sterity, the track emerged through hours of back-and-forth collaboration, becoming a shared emotional release.

Ultimately, “08152025” stands as a defining moment for dreamingofmars—a bridge between raw introspection and confident forward momentum. As anticipation builds for Monumental, the single signals an artist learning how to transform isolation into connection and personal reflection into something meant to move both the body and the listener. Check out dreamingofmars’ newest masterpiece here