KC Star & Austen the Poet soar to celestial heights on dreamy new single “in my dreams”

Los Angeles-based independent artist KC Star continues to carve out a unique space in today’s pop industry with the release of his latest single, "in my dreams," featuring his long-time friend and collaborator, Austen the Poet. This marks the duo’s third creative outing together, and it may very well be their most vulnerable and transcendent yet.

After dabbling in hip-hop/rap and pop-rock in earlier collaborations, KC Star and Austen the Poet now shift into full dream pop mode, which results in nothing short of magical, as they invite listeners into a soundscape of longing and fantasy, weaving their signature harmonies into a shimmering tapestry of emotion.

The opening moments of the song immediately set the mood, evoking the sensation of being adrift in a half-remembered dream. As KC Star begins to sing, his voice carries a quiet ache, perfectly embodying the loneliness of yearning for love that feels just out of reach. Austen the Poet soon joins in, and their voices entwine beautifully, neither overpowering the other, but rather elevating the overall atmosphere. Together, they craft a sound so lush and seamless that it feels like you’re floating through a galaxy of heartbreak and hope.

The production is a highlight in itself, clean, spacious, and cinematic, giving the vocals room to shine while never sacrificing the song’s lush sonic palette. The drums thunder at just the right moments, adding weight to the song’s ethereal vibe without pulling it down to earth. "in my dreams" strikes straight at the heart. Every line feels purposeful, articulating a universal kind of vulnerability: the way we sometimes retreat into fantasies when reality fails to deliver the love we crave. The repeated chorus, supported by swelling synth pads and layered harmonies, is especially poignant, making it easy to imagine fans swaying in unison at a live show.

KC Star · in my dreams

What makes "in my dreams" particularly impressive is how naturally KC Star and Austen the Poet have embraced dream pop as a vehicle for their artistic evolution. It’s rare to find two independent artists this comfortable stepping outside of genre boundaries, yet here they manage to showcase both their versatility and their emotional depth without losing sight of what makes their chemistry so special.

As KC Star and Austen the Poet’s fan bases continue to grow, these two aren’t afraid to bare their souls or to explore new creative directions. Dream pop may not have been an obvious next step for them, but they wear it beautifully, and it suits them perfectly. In short, KC Star and Austen the Poet have delivered a stunning reminder of why vulnerability, versatility, and vision are always worth chasing, even if only in our dreams.