the braille flowers - lilac dreams of a second-degree non-conformist

Lilac Dreams of a Second-Degree Non-Conformist is the debut album from Filipino shoegaze/dream pop band The Braille Flowers, released on July 5, 2025. The 9-track record blends hazy distortion, dreamy melodies, and introspective songwriting, showcasing the band’s signature mix of lush guitars and reverb-soaked textures.

The album features tracks such as “Just to See You,” “Lately,” “asphyxia,” and “Nespresso Depresso,” with personal favorites like “The Magician Was Shot Dead (Scarlet Rivers)” standing out alongside songs like “Tequila Sunrise” and “Stop And Stare.” Opening with “welcome to the land of” and closing with “Nespresso Depresso,” the record moves through a wide range of atmospheric and emotional soundscapes rooted in shoegaze and dream pop influences.