The debut album from Starcleaner Reunion is shaping up to be a significant release in the current indie landscape. The up-and-coming NYC dream-pop band has already garnered attention with their stunning Umbrella singles, including “Weather Instrument” and “Never Odd Or Even.” Today, they continue that momentum by leaning into a distinct Cocteau Twins influence with their latest swooning track, “Lay On Plastic Moment.”
The song serves as a deeply personal reflection for the band. “I wrote the lyrics to ‘Lay On Plastic Moment’ to lovingly document my complex transition back to a once familiar place — New York,” explains singer Jo Roman. “This was a city I strongly identified as home for the majority of my childhood, until my family and I had to move away. Coming back to New York in 2023 was at first exciting, but finding my grounding here was something that proved to be difficult.”
Roman describes the process of re-acclimating to the city as a bittersweet journey. “I spent my time re-navigating familiar corners of the city, and although it was sometimes melancholic, there were always reminders that I can overcome whatever sadness I had around that time,” she continues. “I wanted to highlight glimpses of fluttering hope, finding regrowth in a small apartment, in my tiny room.”
The release is accompanied by a music video directed by Siân Lathrop and Patrick Drummond. You can watch the official video below.
Umbrella is scheduled for release on September 25 via Take Care.
