Canadian indie heavyweight 604 Records is making noise with a new signing—unveiling the debut single “Can’t Stop My Dreams” from filmmaker-turned-recording artist Quentin Lee, who records under the unmistakable moniker Gay Hollywood Dad.
Released in collaboration with Margin Films Ltd., the track marks the first artist signing tied to the soundtrack of Lee’s upcoming feature film The Way You Dance, signaling a bold cross-platform move that blurs the line between indie film and music.
“When Quentin approached me about releasing the The Way You Dance soundtrack, it was an immediate yes,” said Jonathan Simkin, CEO of 604 Records. “Quentin and Margin Films have a long history of fearless, boundary-pushing storytelling that uplifts both the 2SLGBTQAI+ and BIPOC communities. We’re excited to help bring this music to a global audience while continuing to support the voices behind it.”
Written by Lee and co-produced with veteran musician and composer Ernie Lee of Premise Play, “Can’t Stop My Dreams” is an indie-pop anthem driven by perseverance, reinvention, and late-blooming creative ambition.
“Maybe it’s beginner’s luck,” Lee said. “I wrote the song in 2024, recorded it in early 2025, and when a musician dropped out during production on The Way You Dance, I stepped in. Jonathan heard it and signed it. That’s the dream—though I’m perfectly happy being a one-hit wonder,” Lee joked.
Lee performs as Gay Hollywood Dad, a persona that also lends its name to a documentary feature he produced chronicling his first year of parenthood—underscoring the deeply personal storytelling that fuels both his filmmaking and music.
Randi Liberman, choreographer and dancer, director of “Can’t Stop My Dreams”
A music video for “Can’t Stop My Dreams” is currently in production and will launch in tandem with the The Way You Dance soundtrack release. The video is directed by Lee’s longtime collaborator Randi Liberman, who also served as co-director and choreographer on the feature film.
Founded in 2001 by Jonathan Simkin and Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, 604 Records is one of Canada’s premier independent labels, credited with launching global hitmakers including Carly Rae Jepsen and Marianas Trench. Headquartered in Vancouver, the label continues to champion artist-driven projects across rock, pop, and country—now expanding further into film-music crossovers.
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