Empress Of's 'Dream House' offers hopeful rebirth after losing home to California wildfires
Lorely Rodriguez's fifth album explores home and belonging following the 2025 fires that destroyed her family residence.
Empress Of released "Dream House," a fifth album written after her family home burned down in the 2025 California wildfires. The record incorporates field recordings of the home's reconstruction while exploring both physical and emotional meanings of home, according to a Guardian review.
The album features synth-driven production with tracks including "SYW" featuring Cecile Believe, "HandsOn," "I Pray 4 U," and "Machete," described as combining electronic and pop elements with themes of resilience and renewal.
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- Empress Of: Dream House review – a tender and openhearted rebirth after wildfires razed her house — The Guardian — Culture
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