Kandle

Danger to Dream

Kandle Music Inc.

Celebrated singer-songwriter Kandle holds the impressive distinction of owning two of 2024’s most alluring records: the self-titled debut EP from her alt. country combo, The Midnight Cowgirls, and her latest soft-pop solo LP, Danger to Dream, a hypnotic hybrid that finds the Canadian artist carrying her creative ball another 20-30 yards downfield.

Along with her songwriting and production partner, singer and musician Jeff Mitchell, Kandle succeeds in delivering a dark yet delicate, dreamy delight — an irresistible sonic seduction, to be sure. The record’s press release points to Kandle’s “moonlit melodies.” I really wish I’d written that one, ‘cuz it’s a perfect description.

The intoxicating 12-track collection dances lightly all about the byway, yet, somehow remains in its designated lane. A dysfunctional-feeling romantic duet with Mitchell, “Never Gonna Love You” and the rather ominous “Burn” both reflect the record’s overall electro vibe, while “St. Paul’s” can be a bit more rebellious.

“Seen It Before” and “Live A Lie” not only know my zip code, they have my actual home address and they both possess the ability to put me in a beautifully peaceful trance. However, especially when pinned to its captivating video, the title track might serve as the record’s most appealing Tinder profile pic.

Kandle Danger To Dream Track List

(All songs written by Kandle Osborne and Jeffrey Mitchell)

1. Intro (2:16)

1. Never Gonna Love You (3:15)

1. Wallpaper (4:13)

1. Heart In Your Head (3:30)

1. Seen It Before (3:50)

1. Little Bit Longer (4:04)

1. Interlude (0:50)

1. Burn (2:50)

1. St. Paul’s (4:26)

1. Thoughts and Prayers (3:41)

1. Live A Lie (5:14)

1. Danger To Dream (4:02)

Kandle

Christopher Long