Chamomile

After producing a trio of richly sentimental discs under the titles Kodachrome, Ektachrome and Verichrome, Dylan Boyd has emerged from his Tulsa, Oklahoma darkroom with a hypnotic new album. Dreamcatcher offers up the same wistful, tranquil beats that have made previous works such easy listens. While its cover fits neatly with past work, the music’s less specific imagery represents another step forward for the soloist. His music comes from a similarly unique perspective. Tracks like “Morning Memories” and “Dandelion Wishes” are pure-spun dreampop gold. Boyd’s decision to feature guitar sounds prominently throughout the album (often in a manipulated form) sets Dreamcatcher apart from much of what we’ve heard so far this year…