Dreaming Madmen is a progressive rock band founded by Lebanese brothers Mathew and Christopher Aboujaoude, debuting in 2019 with their first album Ashes of a Diary.
Their sound is a mélange of both classic and contemporary prog rock, fused with expansive orchestration and cinematic elements.
In 2024, siblings Andrew and Elizabeth joined the group. Now at work on their sophomore album, the band is pushing into new territory while expanding on the sound that earned them a devoted following across Europe.
Ashes of a Diary
A concept album whose narrative theme and melancholic lyrics delve into the psyche of an elderly man who discovers an old journal of his, filled with writings detailing a life of pain, obsession, love, hatred and regret.
Available for festival & touring bookings — Summer 2027.
Strong following across Germany, Netherlands, Poland, France, Wales, and Sweden, with an established live presence in the Middle East.
I can't be effusive enough about how good this album really is; for a debut release art is pretty outstanding — the highest praise I can give it is that I'm pretty sure that Mr. Steven Wilson himself would have been happy to have released it.
These two Lebanese-American brothers present progressive dreamlike rock art, bridges the comforting vocals that really stand out.
This album has no weak points, there is no unnecessary song, well there is no unnecessary sound on it.
Dreaming Madmen immediately presents us with a beautiful concept album where the classic and contemporary aspects of progressive rock combine with other elements such as cinematic sound and orchestral expansion.
Compare to many releases in neo or retro-prog, this album is played, produced and above all offers intelligent compositions that don't get boring after listening twice.