“Coup de grâce” features a heartfelt vocal that effortlessly sets the mood, complemented by a soothing guitar style that enriches the overall feel of the track. According to ruben dumars, “The song expresses the emotions felt during battles with addiction and unexpected loss, emphasizing the necessity for transformation in the midst of challenging times.”

ruben dumars is an artist and producer based in Cincinnati, Ohio, who previously lived in Los Angeles, CA, and was raised in Logan. The diverse influences of these locations have enriched his artistic expression in music. As music serves as a powerful medium for conveying thoughts and emotions, Ruben Dumars employs a crunchy guitar, precise mixing, and melodic harmonies, paired with captivating lyrics, to craft a distinctive art rock sound that stands out from recent tracks I’ve encountered. According to the press kit, which I wholeheartedly agree with, this track will appeal to fans of Lo-fi, Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Indie Rock, Downtempo, Psychedelic Rock, and Hip Hop. It’s time to embrace the beauty—give it a listen below and thank me later!

Originally from Logan, Utah, and formerly based in Los Angeles, ruben dumars is a singer and songwriter currently based in Cincinnati, Ohio. A visionary of soundscapes and with a sharp ear for a gripping melody, dumars’s latest single is the perfect indie gem.

With a simple song structure composed of a verse and a chorus, and maybe a short melodic break, dumars is able to utilize haunting synth sounds and unusual melodies to work alongside the creeping chord sequences in both sections of the song. The chorus features an arresting guitar arpeggio that’s piercingly clean, yet muddy and loaded with personality, creating an ambiguous and floating sense of contrast between the darker and more subdued verses and the hypnotic, dreamlike choruses, all wrapped in a thick sheen of indie haziness, and wrapped around dumars’s restrained and vulnerable vocal delivery.

‘in my dreams’ is an eerie song that leaves a lasting impact with its sonic environs, hypnotic passages and sounds, and open-ended lyrics. With a guitar part (and a hook) that are up there among the most memorable that I’ve heard all year round, ruben dumars’s latest single is an absolutely enthralling piece of indie pop.