After years navigating the Los Angeles punk and rock circuits, Cooper Gillespie and Greg Gordon set their sights on the High Desert and formed Landroid. The move to Landers, California, marked a shift in direction, with the surrounding landscape beginning to influence their sound in a tangible way. Gillespie carries vocals and bass, while Gordon propels the project with drums and sequences. Offstage, they co-founded Mojave Gold in Joshua Tree, channeling that same ethos into a venue dedicated to cultivating creative community.
Their 2019 debut album, “Imperial Dunes,” introduced a sound that felt expansive yet grounded, blending atmosphere with tight songwriting. The single “Yellow Sea” drew attention for its dreamlike quality and established the band’s ability to balance mood with melody. Since then, Landroid has continued refining its approach, working toward its forthcoming album “Constellation,” set for release in 2026. The new record promises a broader narrative scope, moving between cosmic themes and deeply personal storytelling.
Their latest single, “Hank the Dragon,” stands as a clear step forward. The track blends synths, distorted guitars, and hypnotic drums into a cohesive whole that feels both familiar and slightly off-center. There is a distinct nod to the 70s in its structure and tone, with a streak of psychedelia running through the arrangement. At the same time, the production keeps it grounded rather than drifting too far into nostalgia.
Cooper Gillespie’s vocal performance anchors the song. Her delivery is ethereal but controlled, carrying the emotional weight without overselling it. The lyrics sit in that uneasy space where a mistake has been made, and the future of a relationship feels uncertain.
As the band explains, “Hank the Dragon” is about replaying conversations, questioning timing, and wondering whether the foundation of a relationship still exists after something has gone wrong. It does not offer easy answers. Instead, it asks, “Are we still made of what brought us together in the first place?” Every element of the track works toward that tension, making “Hank the Dragon” a strong and focused addition to Landroid’s growing catalog.
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