Every song can tell a story, but some tracks flip your perception, forcing you to confront memories long buried. The Boy Who Dreamed Of The Stars by Extra Time is that switch. Once you hear it, you’ll rethink how music explores trauma.
Extra Time’s latest single reveals Brendan McNamara’s childhood trauma through haunting melodies and raw lyrics. “I had a bad day as a little kid but I’ve moved on,” says McNamara, reflecting on his past. Heathcliff from TLEG praised the production: “It’s clean, balanced, and really lets the elements shine. The way you align the music with the serious theme of child abuse is impressive, and that’s not an easy feat.”
Listen to The Boy Who Dreamed Of The Stars and download it here
Incorporating 2D visuals with stylized 3D, the music video directed by Nikita Kibirev enhances the song’s narrative, evoking feelings of surrealism and psychological depth.
The song follows a growing trend in jazz–pop, blending electronic sounds with traditional frameworks, creating a fresh twist on emotional storytelling. Download here.
