della terra
Della Terra emerges as a new chapter born from Austin, Texas—an evolution through dream pop, spaghetti western, and space sounds. Formed from long-standing creative roots, the project brings together John and Samantha Constant alongside producer-turned-collaborator Erik Wofford, whose presence shifts the music from behind the console into the center of the sound itself. What follows is a richly layered palette: pulsing rhythms, vibraphone shimmer, organ swells, omnichord textures, and guitar haze, all carried by warm, melodic vocals that feel both intimate and expansive.
The music draws from familiar ghosts—sunlit French yé-yé, cinematic dreaminess, soft-focus shoegaze, and understated electronic drift—but reshapes them into something earthbound and deliberate. Dalla Terra is less concerned with nostalgia than with atmosphere: songs built like landscapes, unfolding slowly, inviting immersion.
Having helped define an earlier wave of Austin dream pop and explored film soundtracks along the way, the band now reclaims its indie noise-pop core under this new name. Della Terra feels like the convergence point where ’60s pop melody, soundtrack-level emotion, and smooth synth-pop restraint meet—rooted in the past, but oriented toward what comes next.
"Written right after hot-shit producer Erik Wofford (The Black Angels, Maserati, Voxtrot, The Octopus Project, Explosions in the Sky) joined the band, this focused sophomore album by the potential breakout Austin dream-pop group is romantically adrift in the zero-gravity space-age fantasia of the late '60s and '70s. Coaxing similar vintage futurism to early Air and Ladytron, 10th of Always is all sleek, silvery lines and twinkling stars. Giving the voyage some bite and vibe are fuzzed edges and analog groans."
- Flagpole
"Kodachrome (Dalla Terra) continue their RGB EP trilogy with the new release Green, a more somber and reflective outing than its predecessor Red. But Green is also a more groove-oriented release, skewed closer to Stereolab than Broadcast this time. The ethereal vocals and hazy tone that serve as Kodachrome’s signature traits are still out in full effect, but as EP closer “As Above So Below” shows, they’re served on top of an undeniably addictive beat. Once the trilogy is completed, Kodachrome will likely have a fully realized mood music triptych on their hands."
-OVRLD
"Mainstream electronic audiences may gravitate towards the happy and heartwarming, but Kodachrome (Dalla Terra) have other intentions. Their newest single “Rain In Vain” produces darker and mysterious sounds from the deep depths of Austin. The electric psych pop project unveil haunting and pleasantly intense sounds throughout every minute of the track. Layers of synth and bass make for a full and rich sound that gets your ears perked up right from the first second. Kodachrome throw in powerful vocals that are lush and long lasting for a rather memorable listening experience as well. Not often do you hear a new psych sound that isn’t too beholden to what came before, but Kodachrome set themselves apart with Rain and Vain."
-OVRLD
"Pysch indie rock band Kodachrome (Dalla Terra) writes songs filled with dark choruses, driving beats, and layers of organs and synths. For any lover of that intoxicating combination, their recent EP RED is one not to be missed. Featuring the breathy vocals of front woman Samantha Constant, and a style reminiscent of The Cure, the band does an excellent job at crafting very dramatic songs. The track “All There Is” in particular has a moody tone that would work well in a film. From this song, it’s easy to see why Kodachrome is gaining notoriety on the local scene."
- austin.com