Toronto Alternative Artist Peter Landi’s “Dandelion” is a Psychedelic Summertime Escape
Alternative rock singer-songwriter Peter Landi returns with “Dandelion” – a shimmering, psychedelic-leaning anthem inspired by summer nostalgia, altered states of consciousness, and the cosmic rhythm of nature. Leaning into classic ’80s tones with big drums and chorus-drenched guitars, the track delivers a swirling blend of dreamy textures and catchy hooks.
“Dandelion” grew out of a spontaneous moment: Landi picked up a book from a little free library in his Toronto neighbourhood, hoping to spark inspiration. One word – summit – set off a chain reaction.
“I started thinking about what you’d see from a summit: mountains, the sky, nature… something bigger than yourself,” he says. “That led me to thinking about actually being high and in an altered state of mind. ‘Dandelion, I miss you all the time’’was the first thing I sang when I started strumming and it all flowed from there.”
The production mirrors that psychedelic arc.
“The song is about a psychedelic experience, so I wanted the final chorus to be the climax of the trip,” says Landi. “Every section of the song is happening all at once – the verse guitar part, the open drums, melodic leads, and the word ‘Dandelion’ all swirling around each other to create this big cosmic moment that abruptly ends.”
A multi-instrumentalist hailing from the East End of Long Island, New York, and now based in Toronto, Peter Landi has spent nearly a decade immersed in the Canadian music scene. Shortly after relocating, he joined the punk outfit Single Mothers and quickly became a sought-after touring and studio drummer for artists like Julianna Riolino, Nicolette & The Nobodies, Espanola, Eamon McGrath, and The Drew Thomson Foundation.
“Dandelion” is both nostalgic and forward-facing, a summer anthem that feels familiar yet fresh.
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