The Dandelion: Discography 2013 - 2019

      

Everything started back in 2002, in the Land Of Oz, Australia, by a neo-psychedelic band called The Dolly

Rocker Movement, formed by singer-guitarist Daniel Poulter. They managed to release three full-length albums, “Electric Sunshine” (2006), “A Purple Journey Through the Mod Machine” (2007) and “Our Days Mind the Tyme” (2009), through independent Australian record label Off the Hip before disbanding in 2013. In 2013 Bad Afro released the 7-inch Single “Your Side Of Town” which symbolized the transition from The Dolly Rocker Movement into The Dandelion.
                       

Also in 2013, The Dandelion self-released their debut album “Strange Case Of The Dandelion” and in 2014 Bad Afro records released “The Dandelion” – a mini album containing 6 songs taken from “Strange Case Of The Dandelion”. In 2015 through Strange Yonder label, the band released their 2nd album, the ethereal, magical and beloved “Seeds, Flowers and Magical Powers of The Dandelion”.

Through the recording sessions of this album, Daniel transferred all of his artistic creativity into Natalie De Silver, through this transformation, the Spirit remained worried and concerned, however, the final sounding result obtained Natalie’s ‘stamp’, musically and lyrically… In December 2018, France label Six Tonnes De Chair Records released the 7 inch Single “Every Other Day”, a precursor to their 3rd album entitled “Old Habits And New Ways Of The Dandelion”, scheduled for release on the 1st of April (2019) through Greek label Blackspin Records!
                            

At the forefront in helping propel, if not begin, the revival of 1960’s influenced psych music by coming to prominence, some 15 years ago, as the seminal neo-psych outfit, The Dolly Rocker Movement.

Natalie de Silver possesses in spades that intangible it, that certain quality, that magic variable most strive for while expressing one’s artistic ability. Is an ongoing, repetitive psych groove that will get under your skin before you even realize it. This hypnotizing and magnetizing droning beat with a Velvet Underground drive, a sexy organ in the back, a punchy guitar solo midway and Natalie De Silver‘s sensuous voice is something you’ll have on repeat for some time.
                    

These kooky Sydney musicians are the result of breeding Bowie with The Violet Femmes and giving birth in the middle of a circus. Just when I think I've pinned down their sound, they go on a wild trip into other eras, other lands, and the only thing that I'm assured of is that it will be awesomely

fun and the influence of Brian Jonestown Massacre and Marc Bolan is instantly apparent. This is one of those bands who are a lot of fun, though not to be taken too seriously as they attempt to charm the listener into their vision of cosmic pastures laced with sunlight and love. They do have the ability to shine with spellbinding style, grace, and at times elegance, with their breathy intoxicating vocal deliveries and boundless energy.
       

“Born out of magic and hopelessly romantic. A message from the fire. The flames are burning

higher and ever so brightly, softly, sweet scars & beauty, death like, so lovely. Ghosts and Gods sing Pharaoh melodies”. Natalie De Silver founder of The Dandelion describes her band. This four-piece group take 60s psych influences and ghostly sounds into modern world. We had a lovely chat with Natalie, while the flute and the organ ring out in the night…"My studio is my home and I mostly record music in my lounge room."
                 

"Sometimes I write songs in my kitchen or bedroom. I like composing songs on either guitar, organ or drums first, then I just make the rest up. I have an old cassette recorder I like to record on. However, the

next Dandelion record we’re going into a proper studio which is really exciting!. for independent artists like us who sell our own music through sites like Bandcamp or at our own shows and mange our own social media platforms it’s very personal. The Dandelion originally began as a solo recording project for Daniel Poulter (1981-2015) who recorded Strange Case of The Dandelion."
                       

The Dandelion weave an old kind of magic. Their own mix of musical spells are not unlike those

woven in the 1960’s and have seduced many believers in their brief musical career. What started as a studio project evolved into a live band led by Natalie de Silver who writes, records and produces the band’s original material. The Dandelion’s 2nd LP titled Seeds Flowers and Magical Powers of The Dandelion caught the ears of many listeners around the globe, many of whom catapulting it to their favorite album of 2015.
                      

Channeling mystical garage psych flower power vibes from the mid 60’s, Australia’s The Dandelion, are perfectly poised for a love-in, complete indie chunking California guitars, a mystical floating

eastern atmosphere, frantic folky fluting, fuzzed reverb, and a teetering structure that dances so close to the edges of parody, that at times I wondered how they hadn’t fallen into the abyss. In 2017 Natalie begun working on a third album titled “Old Habits & New Ways of The Dandelion. Last year, The Dandelion joined the Gizzfest, curated by Ozzie favorites King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.
              

NOTES

                           

The Dandelion is a studio project and live band led by Natalie de Silver who writes, records and

produces the band’s original material. The Dandelion originally began as a solo recording project for Daniel Poulter (1981-2014) (The Dolly Rocker Movement) who recorded “Strange Case of The Dandelion”. The Dolly Rocker Movement were an Australian neo-psychedelic rock band, formed in 2002 by singer and guitarist, Daniel Poulter.
                         

Daniel Poulter and Natalie De Silver are the same person). A live band was formed in 2013 featuring

Alison Hobbes on Organ, Stella Rennex on Bass and Josh White on Drums. This line up also features in 3 recorded songs (Malkaus, Ode to Love, Spring Dance) on The Dandelion’s 2nd LP titled Seeds Flowers and Magical Powers of The Dandelion. In 2014/2015, Daniel gracefully handed over all creative duties to Natalie de Silver who can be heard subtlety coming through the album's mix and main themes.
                   

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DISCOGRAPHY

                     

Strange Case Of The Damdelion 2013
The Dandelion 2014
Seeds Flowers And Magic Powers Of The Dandelion 2015
Old Habbits & New Ways Of The Dandelion 2019

PREVIOUS BAND MEMBERS  

Rebecca Liston – Organ
Stella Rennex – Bass
Alison Hobbes – Organ
Anna Free – Organ
James Tina French – Bass

CURRENT LIVE LINE - UP

Natalie De Silver - Organ, Guitar, Vocals, Flute
Laura Murdoch – Organ Vocals Theremin
Josh White – Drums Vocals
Lauren Crew – Bass

THE DANDELION - STRANGE CASE OF THE DANDELION 2013

                    

The Dandelion, uses those same sensibilities as The Dolly Rocke Movement, , though without the

mussel, to carry on this incarnation of his vision. That best includes effortless songwriting and vintage organic music that creeps happily into your being, sounding equally as fresh today as would have in the mid 60’s … heavy on lush short hooks, fluid movements, and at times a more bluesy boogie use of his guitar, though there is still a fair amount of fuzzed out stringed instrumentation riding as an undercurrent. There's also an unexpected amount of Middle Eastern flute inspired influences that

are wholly original in their use and presentation that are lightly structured to turn off your mind and gently carry you down stream. And that all left me with a nice dreamy drifting pop laden neo-psych album where the music is drenched with patchouli smoke and half forgotten visions from so long ago.

The Dandelion – Strange Case Of The Dandelion
Label: Not On Label (The Dandelion Self-released) – none
Format: CD, Album
Country: Australia
Released: Aug 30, 2013
Genre: Rock
Style: Acoustic, Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRACKS

                  

01. Strange Case Opening    2:42
02. I Turned On As You Turned Around    2:52
03. Here Comes Love    3:59
04. Leaving It Behind Blues    2:10
05. Medlar's Wisdom    1:06
06. All Seeing Eye Syndrome    2:26
07. Ships To Tarshish    3:44
08. Pleiadian Love Vibration    2:30
09. Borderline Originality Disorder    2:17
10. Paranoid Floyd In A Bliss You Can Hear    3:24
11. The Ancient System    1:58
12. Toxic Flower Power & The Ascension To Infinity    2:59
13. My Baby Cried All Night    3:44

NOTES
              

In this version are included all the six tracks of "THE DANDELION" released in 2014.

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THE DANDELION - SEEDS FLOWERS AND MAGICAL POWERS OF THE DANDELION 2015

                   

They have the ability to shine with spellbinding style, grace, and at times elegance, with their breathy intoxicating vocal deliveries and boundless energy. 2nd long player by The Dandelion.

Recorded at 3 different home studios over 12 months Seeds, Flowers and Magical Powers of The Dandelion is a collection of musical spells projecting images of galactic space travel, pagan witchcraft, love, ethereal energies and a blend of east meets west rhythms and melodies. With a sound like seeds turning into flowers they bring gifts for the Goddess of magical powers.
                      

The Dandelion – Seeds Flowers And Magical Powers Of The Dandelion
Label: Not On Label – none
Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Country: Australia
Released: Sep 15, 2015
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Indie Rock, Garage Rock

TRACKS

                       

01. I Stole The Medicine Man    3:34
02. In the Shadow Of Light    3:44
03. So What Do You Think Of Space?     3:25
04. Malkaus    3:08
05. Garden Witchcraft    3:23
06. Ode to Love    3:11
07. A Sweet Death Song    3:32
08. Goddess Yhi     3:32
09. Solar Sister Moon     2:57
10. Here & Gone     2:15
11. Daddy Long Legs     3:03
12. Spring Dance     5:12

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THE DANDELION - OLD HABBITS & NEW WAYS OF THE DANDELION 2019

                            

                     
The all new album form The Dandelion is a psych-pop astonishing concept where Natalie's music talent

beautifully unfolds...
"… I’m getting the feeling of a concept musical album, an album that is made this way in order to dress a fairy tale…This Album is so Apocalyptically Ecstatic! And Esoteric too! And Existential!...Natalie de Silver stands there… Still… Through The Looking-Glass…ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2019".

                     

The Dandelion – Old Habbits & New Ways Of The Dandelion
Label: Blackspin Records – BSRLP05
Format: CD, Album
Country: Greece
Released: Apr 1, 2019
Genre: Rock
Style: Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRACKS

              

01. Garden Of Yhi   3:25    
02. Old Habits New Ways   2:33    
03. El Poncho Rojo   2:42    
04. Beneath The Rowan Tree   2:32    
05. All I Ever   3:06    
06. Who May Have Found God?   4:35        
08. The Holy Son (What Have You Become?)   3:52    
09. Message From The Fire   2:45    
10. De Silver's Dream   2:04    
11. Deep Down In The Hollow   3:30    
12. Song For All Seasons   2:18    
13. Incognito   2:58    
14. The June Light   2:36

OLD HABBITS NEW WAYS LYRICS

                    

Falling down down down,
to the ways of the night and the underground.
Everything’s clear oh so clear,
take a good look around as the end is here.
 
Moments away, star of the day,
burn right through, me & you.
Dark may fall, upon us all,
here to stay, Milky Way.
Ruins of the past may only last,
dreams come true for me and for you.

                 

We’re spinning round and round and round,
we’re here on this earth
but bound to the ground.
Fly away away away,
we long to take flight
like the birds of the day and the bats of the night.

Tell me its true its true its true,
that there’s a life beyond this form for me and for you.
As the Gods came down from up above,
they gave us hate but may we rule with Love.

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