Tag Archives: Drive

Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Drive ‘The Rain’

Newcastle based indie duo Drive have released their new single ‘The Rain’. With over 100,000 Spotify streams, BBC Introducing support and an Amazing Radio live session under their belt, Drive are back in the studio recording their debut, and preparing for their return to live shows.

‘The Rain’ is an absolutely glorious gem. Drive create a nostalgic sweet indie number that captures your heart from the very first note. Warm guitars ripple through a sweet ethereal soundscape of shimmering synths while pulsing beats create a sense of suspense throughout. Boasting smooth vocals and a dreamy earworm melody, the duo showcase their musically lush sound within this irresistible sweet tune. There are intricate layers and exciting new instrumental treats hidden throughout the song, from soft twinkles on keys to supple, warm bass grooves and clapping percussion, which open the track up and create an exciting new listening experience with each replay. ‘The Rain’ is a sublime example of Drive’s heartfelt and time stopping musicianship in all its wonderful indie-pop glory. 

Stream ‘The Rain’ below 


Author: Danu

Indie, New Music, Synth-pop

Drive ‘Reckless’

Synthpop duo Drive have released their new single ‘Reckless’. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK the band self produce all their own music. This exhilarating new track boasts Drive’s confident heart racing musicianship as they douse their indie sound in a sparkling 80’s pop sheen. Shimmering ethereal synths wisp and soar creating a breathtaking soundscape and rush of adrenaline while the snappy buoyant beat adds an infectious danceable quality into the mix. The smooth vocals flood the track with passion as this duo flesh out their youthful sound with rich soundscapes, wonderful synths and sublime melodies. With a catchy melody dipped in honey sweet tones this glucose pop number is charming and instantly infectious. An exciting effort from Drive.

Stream ‘Reckless’ below