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DreamStates
@dreamstates.bsky.social
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NE Ohio's all-trans, maximalist, pop-rock group! Natalie, Madeline, and Jo making musical magic - posts are generally not signed.

cover photo taken by Keith Allison

We love you, deal with it. :)

https://dreamstates.carrd.co
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IT’S DREAMSTATES DAY!

8 years ago today, we released our first half of our first album, “Parts One & Two”. The song “Limbo” is still a regular in our live show sets, and we thank everyone who’s been on this colorful journey with us!

Here’s to the next 8 years!

#TransMusic #MusicianSky
a photo of DreamStates on a stage performing for a pride event, Natalie pointing upwards as she sings into a mic, Madeline playing guitar and singing, and Jo standing at his laptop another photo from the same live show as the previous picture, of DreamStates on a stage performing for a pride event
December 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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its Bandcamp Friday! if you'd like to support us, consider buying some music!

dreamstatesband.bandcamp.com
Natalie playing ukulele, sitting on Madeline's lap. The two are smiling, and a graphic in front of them of text on top of a rainbow in the transgender pride colors reads: "its Bandcamp Friday"
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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@bishoparrow.bsky.social made this amazing work of art for us! Check out their page, give her a follow, all the likes, and tons of support!
April 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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fun fact: even though band outfits change frequently, a lot of thought goes into them! these were some outfit concepts Jasper drew up while searching for clothes for Madeline and Natalie :)
A collage of drawings of Madeline in different hypothetical outfits on a pink background. A collage of drawings of Natalie in different hypothetical outfits on a purple background.
March 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Its Bandcamp Friday again! Today is a great day to buy our music there!

dreamstatesband.bandcamp.com
A picture of Natalie singing with a smile and her hands raised to her face, sparkles and waves emanating from her. Purple and white text reads "Bandcamp Friday".
December 6, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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An anthropomorphic fennec fox with brown hair, magenta visor-style glasses, a black tank top, and a blue bandana around their neck. She is sticking her tongue out and holding up a paw, and a speech bubble is positioned to make it look like the quote shared post is coming from her.
November 23, 2024 at 10:23 PM
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Today, a video of DreamStates from the 2023 Akron Pride Festival was shown in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of Home Movie Day 2024! They showed legends such as Devo, Weird Al, and more performing in Northeast Ohio venues, and we are supremely honored for our inclusion in this wonderful event!
the members of DreamStates performing onstage in Lock 3 at Akron Pride in 2023
November 2, 2024 at 9:35 PM
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close-up pics of it actually make great phone backgrounds. in case we've never mentioned here, there's actually 5 different pics like these available for free downloads for personal use on our ko-fi

just 'cause the paint is that pretty 🎨💖

ko-fi.com/s/a324a85d02
A close-up of paint splatters and glitter from Natalie's keytar, mostly green. A close-up of paint splatters and glitter from Natalie's keytar, mostly hot pink. A close-up of paint splatters and glitter from Natalie's keytar, mostly blue.
October 28, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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the custom paint job Jasper did on Natalie's keytar is SO rainbow and glittery 🤩🌈💖
Natalie's hands, reaching forward to play her keytar on it's stand. She is wearing holographic rainbow finger-less gloves and a piece of a trans pride flag is tied to her wrist. Natalie onstage at PorchRokr, playing her keytar and singing, this time with the instrument on her by it's strap. A picture of the keytar laid on a bed.
October 28, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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Happy Hug a Bassist Day to all the bass players out there!
🫂🎶
Natalie onstage at Anthrocon during the DreamStates performance, playing her 6-string bass guitar.
October 12, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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Want to help us keep making our hyper-maximalist, pop-rock, musical magic? Support us on Ko-fi! 🎶

ko-fi.com/dreamstates
A picture of Natalie and Madeline performing during the DreamStates set at Cleveland Concoction. The image is splattered with multi-color paint, over top of which is the band's logo and text telling the viewer to support the band on Ko-fi.
September 13, 2024 at 12:52 AM
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Madeline and Natalie singing together while Natalie plays her keytar.
August 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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we had a great time yesterday at PorchRokr!
DreamStates performing at PorchRokr on a porch decorated with multiple pride flags and a banner reading "trans rights are human rights" in all caps. A yard sign in front of the stage shows that it is stage number 17. Natalie and Madeline singing together onstage. Madeline leaning over the railing of the porch as she sings passionately, fist clenched. Billy and Jo dancing onstage behind the railing covered in pride flags, Billy whipping their hair around.
August 18, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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hope to see y'all at the show today!!
A map of the area of Highland Square in Akron that is being used for the annual PorchRokr festival. A PorchRokr sign marked number 17. Four performances are listed: Sweetsour, Compass, Cabin Sound, and finally DreamStates.
August 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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Its official! DreamStates will be performing at PorchRokr in Akron!!
A photo of Natalie playing her keytar onstage with the DreamStates logo and white text on top of it. The image reads, "DreamStates will be performing at PorchRokr August 17th, 5pm at 705 Weber Ave."
July 18, 2024 at 9:29 PM
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the lighting on Natalie's outfit in this shot... 😍💖
Natalie playing bass onstage at Anthrocon. The colorful lighting has cast everything in bright reds, pinks, and purples, and is lighting up the holographic parts of her outfit super brightly, almost as if they're glowing green, blue, purple, and pink.
July 11, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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We had SUCH a great time performing for @anthrocon.org!
The members of DreamStates singing and dancing next to each other onstage at Anthrocon 2024. Natalie playing her keytar on a stand onstage while Jo dances nearby. Madeline playing her guitar and singing. Billy and Jo singing onstage while Jo plays bass.
July 9, 2024 at 3:23 AM
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Bringing a bit of Akron to Pittsburgh tomorrow! 🥰
A group photo of the members of DreamStates on a roof overlooking downtown Akron. The image has sparkling rainbow waves of color and the DreamStates logo on it.
July 4, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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Hope to see you at tomorrow's show! Pride in the Park is at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights, at 2:40pm!
Madeline making a heart with her hands, which is filled in with trans pride colors, with hearts in a rainbow of colors around her head. Text reads, "We love you! Deal with it!" with a happy face.
June 28, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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The Double-Time Dilemma is available now!!!

Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2th9Vt...

Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/the...

Bandcamp: dreamstatesband.bandcamp.com/album/the-do...
A promotional image showing the album art for "The Double-Time Dilemma" on a rainbow space-y background, with text underneath that reads "available now" in all caps.
June 25, 2024 at 9:10 PM
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DreamStates' next show is at Pride in Geauga!
A promo image for DreamStates' next show, at Pride in Geauga at 2:15pm in Century Village, Burton, south of Burton Square.
May 20, 2024 at 8:34 PM
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got another announcement for you this week... DreamStates will be at @anthrocon.org in July!!! see you there! 😺
A digital drawing of a purple, black, and white anthropomorphic cat with wings and brown hair; and a brown and blonde anthropomorphic fennec fox with pink hair. They are holding microphones and singing, and text above and below them reads, "DreamStates is coming to... Anthrocon!"
May 12, 2024 at 3:29 AM
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GUESS WHAT?

The Double-time Dilemma is coming at you June 25th!! DreamStates' newest album of cover songs will be available anywhere you listen to music!
The album art for the upcoming DreamStates album "The Double-time Dilemma". The art features the band logo and the album title on a drawing of the band looking out of a rocket with a clock chained to it as it blasts off.
May 9, 2024 at 1:21 AM
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TODAY'S THE DAY! Happy Trans Day of Visibility, happy Easter, and happy Buzz release day!! #🏳️‍⚧️🎵 stream an awesome song made by awesome trans people today!

open.spotify.com/album/2rXqlw...
a rainbow banner advertising DreamStates' newest single, "Buzz", with the album art showing a paint-splattered bee drawing and text reading "Available Now" with the artist name, title, and various logos of streaming services.
March 31, 2024 at 7:22 PM
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"Buzz", the next DreamStates single, is coming out THIS WEEKEND! stream it anywhere you listen to music on the 31st!

pre-save it here:
lnk.to/dsbuzz
a rainbow banner advertising DreamStates' next single, "Buzz", with the album art showing a paint-splattered bee drawing and text reading "Coming Soon" with the artist name, title, and various logos of streaming services.
March 26, 2024 at 3:05 PM