the della kit Announces New Album Dreams Speaking in Colour
the della kit Announces New Album
Dreams Speaking in Colour,
Out Aug 21, 2026 via Birthday Cake Records
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Shares Self-Produced, Dreamy First Single:
“Falling Stars”
June 17, 2026 – Vancouver-based vocalist, producer, DJ, and sonic architect the della kit announces her forthcoming album Dreams Speaking in Colour,arriving August 21 via Birthday Cake Records, alongside the release of its latest single, “Falling Stars.”
A deeply personal meditation on friendship, care, and chosen family, “Falling Stars” captures the quiet yet transformative power of being held through life’s challenges. Written during a period when friendship began revealing itself as something far deeper than the artist had previously understood, the song serves as a love letter to the people who show up when we need them most. “‘Falling Stars’ was written in a moment when friendship was revealing itself as something far deeper than I had ever understood,” says the della kit. “It became a song about mutual care, presence, and the quiet ways we hold each other through life. The friends who show up with tea when you’re low, who pull you out of your head when you’ve forgotten who you are, who remind you, softly but powerfully, that you’re not alone.”
Musically, “Falling Stars” embodies the warm, expansive sonic palette that defines Dreams Speaking in Colour. One of the first beats created for the album, the track pairs Dilla-inspired drum programming with drifting synth textures, spacious arrangements, and an infectious groove. Recorded across continents, it features guitarist Samir El Bousaadi, whose contributions from his home studio in Morocco bring African polyrhythmic textures and rhythmic depth, while renowned bassist DIOMO anchors the song with a rich, grounding low end.
At its core, “Falling Stars” embodies the album’s central themes of healing, connection, and self-reclamation. Across Dreams Speaking in Colour, the della kit expands her role not only as songwriter and vocalist but as producer, architecting immersive soundscapes that blur the boundaries between meditative R&B, soul, jazz, and hip-hop.
About the della kit & Dreams Speaking in Colour
Bilal calls her a “dope-ass vocalist,” and her artistry has taken her to stages from Morocco to Brazil. Since the release of her debut album moonbeams + frequencies, the della kit has amassed more than one million streams worldwide, earned praise from MTV Canada, and shared stages with artists including Mos Def, Questlove, Madison McFerrin, Rae Khalil, Cleo Reed, and Butcher Brown.
Created alongside an international community of collaborators including DIOMO, Samir El Bousaadi, Chris Sholar, AstroLogical, Junia-T, El Wave, Quincy Mayes, Joseph Callender, Kelly Hibbert, and Gabiga, Dreams Speaking in Colour represents the della kit’s most fully realized and self-directed work to date. Rooted in liberation, healing, and self-discovery, the album invites listeners into a world where friendship, spirituality, and creativity become pathways toward transformation.
Now signed to Birthday Cake Records and selected for the 2026 Music Publishers Canada Women in the Studio Program, the della kit continues building sonic worlds where vulnerability becomes strength and care becomes a radical act.
Dreams Speaking in Colour arrives August 21, 2026.
Official Album Artwork
Upcoming Tour Dates & Performances
June 3 – Brooklyn, NY @ Serato Headquarters *
June 14 – Nelson, BC @ Sound Journey *
June 15 – Nelson, BC @ TBA +
June 17 – Nelson, BC @ TBA ^
June 24 — Kelowna, BC @ TBA ^
June 26 – Vancouver, BC @ FIFA x Translink *
June 27 – Vancouver, BC @ Bar Terrasse*
June 28 – Vancouver, BC @ Chambar Soulful Sunday Brunch*
July 2 – Toronto, ON @ 520 Cafe ^
July 23 – Vancouver, BC @ Apres Match Chambar *
July 26 – Vancouver, BC @ Chambar Soulful Sunday Brunch*
July 31 – Vancouver, BC @ Bar Terrasse*
Aug 14 & 15 — Seattle, WA @ Populous Hotel Residency ^ +
*DJ Set
+ Workshop
^ Live Listening
Official Album Artwork
Dreams Speaking in Colour Tracklist
Rebirth
Falling Stars
Consumed
Pitfall (ft. AstroLogical)
Stuck Boi
New Heights (ft. Junia-T)
Goodness (ft. Junia-T)
Real Time (ft. Christ Sholar)
City Came Back (ft. AstroLogical)
Home in Heart (ft. Chris Sholar)