Floral Couches is gearing up for an exciting release in 2024 with their upcoming album, Xtra Mild. This upcoming album promises to be a soulful and nostalgic sonic journey, offering listeners an immersive experience that pays homage to their Motown and soul influences. For the new album, Gray also brought in Alex Santilli for tracking drums (Late Nite Laundry, KAINA, Thee Sacred Souls), fellow Late Nite Laundry member Brenden Cabrera for additional production (Daniel Villarreal, Lester Rey, George Arthur Calendar, and more), and Post Animal’s Dalton Allison for mastering across Xtra Mild.
He just dropped “Where’d You Go?” which you can listen to here…
Floral Couches will be releasing his second album Xtra Mild on April 19, 2023.
Biography
Floral Couches is the moniker for psychedelic and soulful pop artist Cody Gray. Previously known for his lo-fi dreamy soundscapes and synth-filled music, Gray returns with a new sultry sound as Floral Couches that transports you into a musical void that you won’t want to climb out of. Drawing inspiration from their soul and Motown influences, he infuses his music with a blend of both nostalgic and modern sensibilities.
Hailing originally from the north side of Chicago, Floral Couches began amid the eclectic scene of the city. After the breakup of his previous band, Young Adult, Gray found his own voice while performing all over the city, eventually opening up for acts Sam Evian, Sen Morimoto, and Late Nite Laundry, which profoundly shaped his distinctive style.
Floral Couches’ music travels through the intricacies of human emotion, weaving together themes of love, nostalgia, self-discovery, and bitter reality. His lyrics are a poetic exploration of the human experience, often delving into topics such as the fleeting nature of time and the beauty of everyday moments. His new sound, a fusion of shimmering guitars, luscious horns and flutes, mesmerizing synths, Rhodes keys, and soulful vocals, will both sonically and emotionally treat you.
