Dhani Harrison, Nigel Godrich Preview New Band Dragonflies’ Album With ‘Slower’
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- Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich formed new band Dragonflies, with their self-titled debut album set for Sept. 18 release on Dark Horse Records/BMG.
- Dragonflies previewed the album with lead single "Slower," the first track on the record, paired with a music video directed by RUFFMERCY using his signature hand-drawn animation.
- The video depicts figures slowly jogging through a town, woods, a field, and later exploring an abandoned building and walking on a beach, mirroring the song's contemplative pacing.
- Harrison sings lyrics including "Is it too late? Now I've had a taste / So I'm taking it slower. Are we too far gone?" on the introspective track.
- The collaboration began during the Covid shutdown when Harrison reached out to Godrich for advice on his 2023 solo album Innerstanding, leading to sessions at Godrich's Brixton studio built from tape loops.
- Godrich described their process as "one person throwing something in the air and the other person catching it," with Harrison taking the role of singer and guitarist while Godrich shaped the work — a departure from Harrison's usual habit of helming his own projects.
Why it matters: The album marks a notable shift for Harrison, who typically produces his own work, ceding creative control to Godrich and landing the project on his late father George Harrison's Dark Horse Records imprint — a meaningful continuity for the Harrison legacy paired with one of Radiohead's most trusted sonic architects.
