In Unspoken Dreams, Stemin explores the dissociation of keeping feelings hidden from ourselves and others — and the liberation of speaking them aloud. The album uses dreamy synthesizers, sharp vocal harmonies, and strong synth-bass lines to create a galactic vibe that bounces, soars, and explodes like the birth of a new star. Unspoken Dreams is a musical universe where unspoken desires come to life; where tension and excitement collide with vulnerability; and where a kaleidoscope of love — in all its forms — shines light into darkness.
“Allowing your inner dreams and desires to see the light is always a struggle, especially in a society that still struggles with tolerance,” said Stemin. “As a queer artist, I want to tell stories about conquering fears, embracing our true selves, and most of all, celebrating queer love. This album is about the insatiable feeling of falling in love and I invite listeners to embrace every complex emotion that comes with that experience.”
credits
released February 25, 2022
All tracks written and arranged by Stemin. Track n.6 written and co-arranged with Chiara Stroia. Track n.11 co-written with Michiel Johannes André Klaassen.
Musicians:
Vocals: Stemin, Keys and Synths: Benjamin Ventura (t. 3,4,5,6,8,9,10) and Filippo Bubbico (t. 1,2,7,11), Bass and Synth Bass: Adriano Matcovich (t. 3,4,5,6,8,9,10) and Filippo Bubbico (t. 1,2,7,11), Drums: Jacopo Volpe (t. 3,4,5,6,8,9,10) and Filippo Bubbico (t. 1,2,7,11), Guitar: Paolo Zou (t. 3,5,11), Additional vocals: Chiara Stroia (t. 6), Sax: Pedro Millan (t. 1)
Editing: Daniel Nikolov, Dirk-Jan Apoll
Sound Engineer: Benjamin Ventura, Adriano Matcovich and Filippo Bubbico
Producing: Benjamin Ventura, Filippo Bubbico
Mixing: Filippo Bubbico
Mastering: Filippo Bubbico
Album artworks: KEVLARD
All tracks recorded in Amsterdam, Groningen (Netherlands), and Rome (Italy
Pictures & Videos: ANI JO
Make Up: Gilda Panaccione and Patty Pam Pam
Outfits: Patty PamPam and Aaron Endré
Management: Art In Mind
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