Eighty Ninety Unveil Captivating New Single 'Hollywood Dream'

Indie-pop duo Eighty Ninety return with their new single, “Hollywood Dream.” Pulsing guitars, irresistible hooks, and cinematic production propel the track, which blurs the line between romantic fantasy and harsh reality.

“’Hollywood Dream’ is about the thrill and longing that can consume a relationship until you start to wonder if that intensity is love or just addiction,” the duo explain. “It’s about the desire to mythologize your life, to see yourself inside a cinematic story that gives everything meaning—even the pain. But it’s also about how those stories can trap you. Even when you are aware of this, a part of you still desires to remain within the dream.

Eighty Ninety—the project of brothers Abner (vocals, production) and Harper (guitar, production) James—blends intimate storytelling and catchy melodies with minimalist pop production. Their sound combines acoustic instruments and electronic elements in a style they call “808s and Telecasters”—a shorthand for both their music and their anything-goes mentality in the studio.

You may know them from their early work: they first made waves in 2016 with their debut EP, Elizabeth, featuring the viral hit “Three Thirty.” Since then, they have amassed over 40 million streams, earned acclaim from tastemakers like Alternative Press and Billboard, and secured sync placements on Netflix and MTV shows. Their long-awaited self-titled debut album arrived in 2023, affirming their place as consistent indie-pop favorites.