We previously featured ColdStream when they took us on a charming and emotive trip with their cinematic and dimensional sophomore single, Wilcom’s Inn, so when we found out that the band was back with Paradise, we were curious to say the least, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Paradise opens with the band’s signature dynamic energy and a high emotional quotient with anthemic padded drums. The instrumentation is sublime and creates a cohesive tapestry of sound that reminds us of Bob Dylan or Fleetwood Mac, perfect for cinema. We could imagine Paradise locking in a plethora of sync placements, perhaps something like a remake of The Beach, The Blue Lagoon, or even Fantasy Island.
It would be the type of song that you play as soon as you land at your holiday destination in the Maldives or Costa Rica. The track makes us feel emotional, in part to the organ riffs and stings arrangement, but also the fact that the world is in so much turmoil right now, Paradise is something we all need. As much as the track is about chasing escape, it also reflects on the idea that paradise might already be nearby. The instrumental segues and middle eight are absolutely awe-inspiring.
ColdStream is a five-piece band from Frederick, Maryland. We learn that the group formed when five strangers found instant chemistry. Each bandmate comes from a different musical path – from campfire storytelling to brass training and rock rebellion.
This diversity is what shapes ColdStream’s sound. Their genre-expansive music fuses blues, rock, funk, soul and Americana. They tell us how they are guided by their motto, “find the groove, live in the pocket, make something that means something”. The band is releasing monthly singles leading up to their debut LP in summer 2026.
We have added Paradise to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of the band, including Whole Lotta Nothing, Fight Song, and of course, Wilcom’s Inn.