Described as “gloaming indie pop that evokes a certain bittersweet nostalgia” (Grimy Goods) Mirrorball is the Los Angeles dream-pop duo of Alexandra Johnstone and Scott Watson who bring together years of experience in the LA indie scene. Their debut single was released through Dangerbird Records, quickly catching the attention of legendary indie producer Chris Coady (Beach House, DIIV) which led to a slew of singles that fuse dream pop with their signature nostalgic pop.

At times foregoing the more traditional wall-of-sound atmosphere of dream pop, Mirrorball leans toward cinematic psych-pop inflections reminiscent of Broadcast or MGMT incorporating flashes of angular guitar more likened to The Smiths than to Cocteau Twins.

Mirrorball draws from the aforementioned as well as deep rooted influences such as The Beach Boys, The Smiths, Mazzy Star, and New Order to name just a few. They have drawn comparisons to Beach House, Men I Trust, Broadcast and Air. They continue to craft their signature starry pop and have a full length scheduled for 2025.

the bittersweet wonderment of “Red Hot Dust” signals a truly enchanting debut is on the way.

—Grimy Goods

Red Hot Dust” is a gorgeous and brooding track built around twinkling keys, a subtle yet supple bass line and propulsive drumming paired with Johnstone’s gorgeous and expressive vocal. While sonically bringing a synthesis of Beach House, Scott Walker, and 70s AM rock." —joy of violent movement

slightly reminiscent of Air, or, at least, what I can remember of them after my ex left the soundtrack to The Virgin Suicides in my car. The sound is dreamy and sublime and will wash over you as though it’s been months since you’ve felt any peace.

The vocals of “Red Hot Dust” contain this same sensation. They sound as though they’ve been expertly doubled and they enter your ears the same way that the tide rolls in as it softens the sand. —uptohearmusic