American indie pop band Smallpools made a bold entrance with their 2013 debut single, “Dreaming.” Since then, their journey has been nothing short of surreal. Propelled by a prominent placement in EA Sports’ FIFA 14, the track quickly resonated with fans around the world, helping the band cultivate a cult-like following among football fans. From there, the trio went on to perform at festivals worldwide, earn RIAA gold and platinum certifications, appear on late-night television, and hold their own in arena shows. Alongside peers and collaborators like Grouplove, Walk the Moon, and Twenty One Pilots, they helped shape the sound that defined the alt-pop movement.