On May 30, 2025, Belgian producer Poldoore revealed his sixth studio album, Chroma Dream. This also marks the artist’s first full-length release with Philos Records, an independent label known for its community of genre-blurring sound. With Chroma Dream, Poldoore invites listeners into an immersive and emotionally vibrant world, aiming to rewrite the role of instrumental music in modern culture.
Joining the Spectrums of Color and Emotion
The album is founded on its titular metaphor, delving into the “chroma” spectrum as it is revealed in Poldoore’s sound. Merging the concepts of color and emotion into a shared extent, the tracks of Chroma Dream take listeners on a journey through mood and imagination at once. With color as its sound and emotion as its soul, the album stands as one of the most ambitious projects Poldoore has put forward.
The track list of Chroma Dream includes the following, in order: “Look Into My Eyes,” “Bumpy Roads,” “Take Care of U,” “Tears on my Face,” “Heaven Sent,” “Dusty Echos,” “Soliloquy Interlude,” “Chroma Dream,” “Mellow Breeze,” “Two For One,” “Landmark,” and “Step Outside.”
“Chroma Dream embodies a vibrant kaleidoscope of melodies and rhythms, painting a musical canvas that’s as adventurous as it is eclectic,” Poldoore stated. “Like stepping into a dream where the familiar becomes fantastical, [this] new album invites listeners into a celebration of influences colliding, of boundaries dissolving, and of daring to embrace the full palette of emotion and creativity.”
A Soundtrack Without a Film
As the singles “Look Into My Eyes,” “Heaven Sent,” and “Chroma Dream” were released in succession leading up to the album’s debut, it became clear what sense it would evoke. Like a soundtrack without a film, Poldoore’s music serves as an internal film score, guiding listeners through feelings instead of scenes, with sound texture and tonal shifts as his narrative devices. The result highlights Poldoore’s genre-merging approach, somehow finding cohesion despite the boundaries.
A True Sound Architect
Poldoore is considered to be a sound architect, and it’s clear that the artist has earned the title. Known for a dreamy and melancholic sound, he draws from jazz, hip-hop, soul, and ambient—blending these distinct categories through a mastery of analog hardware, live instrumentation, and layered sampling. The result is a unique, era-spanning musical style that has earned Poldoore critical acclaim.
Poldoore’s Achievements as an Artist
Poldoore boasts over 100 million streams on Spotify and has received praise from prominent outlets, including Rolling Stone, Noisey, and Majestic Casual. He has remixed for notable artists, including Talib Kweli and Selah Sue, as well as brands such as Sony and Showtime.
Poldoore has appeared at major music festivals, including Tomorrowland and Worldwide Festival, and has completed international tours across Europe and North America. Throughout it all, he has built a loyal global following and garnered numerous industry accolades for his music.
Taking the Next Steps on a Journey in Sound
Chroma Dream represents the next step on Poldoore’s journey into the emotional spectrum of music, something he is inviting his audience to participate in. As the message of the music unfolds throughout the album, it celebrates a blurring of lines that creates new connections, all achieved through an innovative sound. Indeed, it’s hard to ignore the world that Poldoore has presented in this latest release.
