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Victoria, BC-based alternative rock band Door d’Or unveil their long-awaited debut album, The Exquisite Dream, available now on all streaming platforms. Arriving alongside the record is the band’s feature single “In The Radiance,” accompanied by a new lyric video.

A record shaped by reconnection and creative renewal, The Exquisite Dream finds its core members, Mat Geddes, Darin Steinkey, and Mike Ison, coming full circle after decades apart. Written and developed through improvisation-heavy jam sessions, the album captures the spirit of a band rediscovering its voice – one grounded in friendship, chemistry, and a shared desire to create something meaningful close to home. Embracing the idea of a “100-mile album,” the project was conceived, recorded, and produced entirely on Vancouver Island, drawing deeply from the surrounding community and landscape.

Blending atmospheric guitars, post-punk textures, and melodic tension, The Exquisite Dream channels Door d’Or’s live energy into a focused studio statement that balances introspection with an optimistic outlook. The album explores themes of illusion, transformation, and the possibility of a more conscious future, offering songs that acknowledge the weight of the present while reaching toward something brighter.

“Given this was our first recording experience in twenty-some years, we visited a number of studios around Victoria to take in the vibe of the place, talk to the engineers/producers, and decide what felt most like us,” says drummer Darin Steinkey. “We instantly knew The Hive would be perfect for this record. Colin encouraged us to trust our instincts, but he would also drop a question every once in a while that allowed us to look at a song in a different way. This made us sound even more like ourselves, if that makes sense. One of our goals for The Exquisite Dream was to transmit the energy we feel when jamming and playing live, and he helped us realize it.”

Produced by JUNO Award-winning producer Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, Destroyer), the album was recorded in fall 2025 and later mastered by renowned engineer Steve Turnidge (author of Beyond Mastering: A Conceptual Guide). Completing the full-circle Island approach, the band’s debut vinyl pressing is being produced locally at Wrecking Crew Studios in Sidney, BC.

Serving as the album's third single, “In The Radiance” is a warm, expansive track that stands as one of the album’s most distinctly Canadian moments. Sonically laid-back yet uplifting, the song carries a sense of openness and light while weaving together philosophical themes of reincarnation and transcendence.

“There is an homage to The Tragically Hip in this song because we are absolutely influenced by the energy of their live shows that inspired millions over their incredible run,” says vocalist and guitarist Mat Geddes. “The Hip are holy in our hearts and minds.”

That reverence is felt throughout “In The Radiance,” where easygoing grooves and glowing textures meet a deeper lyrical exploration of life, death, and continuity. The track’s balance of introspection and warmth reflects the broader spirit of The Exquisite Dream – a record rooted as much in reflection as it is in forward motion.

The Exquisite Dream is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit doordor.ca.

DOOR D'OR | UPCOMING SHOW DATES
May 2 - Victoria, BC - St. Michaels University School (Alumni Weekend)
May 9 - Victoria, BC - Wrecking Crew Studios (Grand Opening)
June 12 - Victoria, BC - Herald Street Brew Works (Album Release Show)

Tracklisting
DOOR D'OR
*THE EXQUISITE DREAM*
(Independent)
01. Fibre Optics
02. The Naturalist
03. What You Want
04. Walk On Water
05. Shelter
06. In The Radiance
07. Get On With Life
08. Mouseland
09. Phenomenology
10. Cortez The Killer

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