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Featuring powerhouse vocals from Alana Bridgewater, production by Douglas Romanow, and mastering by Idania Valencia (Sam Smith, Charli XCX, BTS).

Toronto-based flautist Jef Kearns delivers a cinematic, shadow-drenched take on the Eurythmics classic “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” But this isn’t just a cover—it’s a resurrection. While the iconic synth line remains, it’s reimagined with grit, restraint, and razor-sharp energy. The result is bold, emotional, and entirely his own.

What truly sets Kearns apart, however, is the way he brings rare lead energy to the flute. He doesn’t simply play it—he summons it, like a prophet whispering secrets through a chrome ghost. If you’re expecting jazz, think again. This isn’t cocktail hour. Instead, it’s the flute tearing through the air like a blade—smooth, dangerous, and impossible to ignore.

Meanwhile, Alana Bridgewater’s vocal performance adds unmatched depth and power. A celebrated stage performer and recording artist, she was a featured voice on the Cuphead soundtrack, which reached #1 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Her delivery here is equally commanding.

Together, the trio of Kearns, Romanow, and Valencia crafts something special. Produced by Douglas Romanow and mastered by Idania Valencia—renowned for her work with Sam Smith, Charli XCX, and BTS—the track fuses raw emotion with modern polish. It’s a fearless evolution of a synthpop classic.

Listeners who gravitate toward the moody textures of The Weeknd will feel right at home. Those who admire the emotional depth of James Blake or the atmosphere of Bonobo will likely take notice. Even so, Kearns isn’t following anyone’s lead. Instead, he’s carving his own path—one note at a time.