BRISBANE’S PILOT CRISIS DROP NEW SINGLE ‘DREAMS IN DISGUISE’

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Brisbane alternative rock outfit Pilot Crisis are back with their vibrant new single "Dreams In Disguise", delivering another dose of fuzzy guitars and punk-fuelled, infectious melodies with a dark story lurking beneath the surface.

"Dreams In Disguise" explores the human tendency to surrender to things that promise fulfilment, only to find ourselves trapped by the consequences. The song begins after the dream has already turned sour and failure is unavoidable - the pressure is mounting and the world is watching, while the protagonist remains willingly bound to the very thing that brought them there.

2026 has seen Pilot Crisis level up their live presence, kicking off the year with a packed headline show at Greaser Bar, followed by the release of their last single, "Little Astronaut Friend", before landing their biggest show to date supporting iconic Melbourne rockers The Smith Street Band at The Triffid.

The roll continued with a support slot for Sydney punk favourites Hellions, where PitPass praised the band’s confidence and ease onstage, noting that being first on the bill "didn’t shake them", and Wall of Sound similarly highlighted the band’s ability to fuse contrasting musical elements into a performance that left a lasting impression.

New single "Dreams In Disguise" is out now and streaming everywhere.