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24 October 2026 – Strawberry Guy Releases Give Me A Dream and Turns Bedroom Pop Into Cinematic Orchestral Beauty
By Editorial Team - October 24, 2026
Summary
British dream-pop songwriter Strawberry Guy releases sophomore album Give Me A Dream via AWAL, recorded at Sonic Ranch with lush orchestral arrangements.
Key Facts
- British dream-pop artist Strawberry Guy releases second album 'Give Me A Dream' on AWAL.
- Recorded at Texas's Sonic Ranch and mastered by Matt Colton (Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala).
- Features 14 orchestral dream-pop compositions including 'Only Gets Better' and 'Better Man'.
- Entities: Strawberry Guy, Alexander Stephens, AWAL, Sonic Ranch, Matt Colton, The Orielles
- Tags: strawberry-guy, give-me-a-dream, alex-stephens, awal, dream-pop, bedroom-pop, sonic-ranch, chamber-pop, only-gets-better
British dream-pop songwriter Strawberry Guy—the musical moniker of Alexander Stephens—has released his second studio album, Give Me A Dream, via AWAL. Following 2021's beloved debut Sun Outside My Window, the fourteen-track collection marks an expansive leap from bedroom recordings toward lush, cinematic chamber pop.
Stephens developed the album at Texas's famed Sonic Ranch residential studios, augmenting his signature upright piano melodies with expansive string arrangements, vintage synthesizers, and sweeping arrangements. Mastered by Matt Colton (whose credits span Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, and Depeche Mode), the record delivers sonic grandeur without compromising delicate intimacy.
Highlights such as "I'll Never Feel That Young Again", "Only Gets Better", "I Can Live Again", and "Better Man" reflect upon nostalgic longing, personal growth, and emotional vulnerability. Stephens, who previously toured as keyboardist with The Orielles, crafts an evocative dreamscape tailored for quiet reflection.
By embracing full-scale studio orchestration, Strawberry Guy demonstrates that bedroom-pop introspection can evolve into breathtaking orchestral beauty. Discover more melodic dreamscapes in our indie pop channel and explore recent stories in our news archive.