Jane Paknia – The Dream is This

Jane Paknia’s The Dream is This starts as a delicate piano ballad before shape-shifting into something far more unpredictable. The NYC composer’s whispery vocals float over the arrangement, delivering lyrics inspired by an oddly profound dream about Elmo’s death (yes, that Elmo). What begins as introspective musing gradually builds into a surprisingly danceable breakdown, proving Paknia’s knack for turning personal weirdness into compelling art-pop. The track previews her upcoming album Millions Of Years Of Longing, suggesting we’re in for more of her signature blend of jazz-inflected sophistication and playful surrealism.
Jane Paknia is one of the artists to watch in 2025.