Observer Drift is an American project started in 2011 by musician from Minneapolis Collin Daniel Ward.[1][2]
Ward is a young college student and musician who creates music in his basement and bedroom.[3] His debut album Corridors was self-released on January 12, 2012.[4][5] The debut album explores themes such as dreams that people have and memories of young childhood.[6]Fjords, Observer Drift's second release, revolves around themes of growth and change.[7][8] Ward's music is a blend of Dream pop and Shoegaze with atmospheric and electronic elements.[9] In 2012 Ward was named one of Minneapolis' top 10 "Picked to Click" in Minneapolis based City Pages. Ward also has a second music project with his brother, Matthew. They released their self-titled album, Northward, early in 2014, which has been featured on 89.3 The Current.