Alternative rock singer-songwriter Peter Landi returns with “Dandelion” – a shimmering, psychedelic-leaning anthem inspired by summer nostalgia, altered states of consciousness, and the cosmic rhythm of nature. Leaning into classic ‘80s tones with big drums and chorus-drenched guitars, the track delivers a swirling blend of dreamy textures and catchy hooks.
“Dandelion” grew out of a spontaneous moment: Landi picked up a book from a little free library in his Toronto neighbourhood, hoping to spark inspiration. One word – summit – set off a chain reaction. “I started thinking about what you'd see from a summit: mountains, the sky, nature... something bigger than yourself,” he says. “That led me to thinking about actually being high and in an altered state of mind. ‘Dandelion, I miss you all the time,’ was the first thing I sang when I started strumming and it all flowed from there.”
The production mirrors that psychedelic arc. “The song is about a psychedelic experience, so I wanted the final chorus to be the climax of the trip,” says Landi. “Every section of the song is happening all at once – the verse guitar part, the open drums, melodic leads, and the word ‘Dandelion’ all swirling around each other to create this big cosmic moment that abruptly ends.”
Listen to “Dandelion” HERE.