Powerhouse alt-pop duo The Driver Era, consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, announce their fourth studio album, “Obsession”, out everywhere on April 11th, 2025, with 3 exclusive vinyl variations and a picture disk.
Furthermore, they give listeners another early taste of “Obsession” with new single “Same Old Story”. In October, the band also concluded an expansive UK & European tour, bringing their electrifying performances across the continent and including a sold out show at London’s Eventim Apollo.
“Same Old Story” is a bouncy, upbeat offering that gives an early glimpse into the earworms that fans can expect from the upcoming album. Driven by a mixture of synths and a bright backing guitar, the track blends 80’s-inspired tones with modern pop production to create a sound that is truly the band’s own.
“Same Old Story” follows previously-released singles “Touch”, a fiery, moody offering, as well as “Don’t Walk Away”, detailing a whirlwind romance and the catchy “You Keep Me Up at Night”, all featured on the upcoming album and earning the band support from BBC Radio 1, DORK, Vogue, Capital Buzz and more. With “Same Old Story” The Driver Era continues to cement their status as a dominant force in the alt-pop genre, with over 500 million global streams, 58 million YouTube views, and 28 million combined social media followers.
Upcoming album “Obsession”, The Driver Era’s explosive follow up to 2022’s “Summer Mixtape”, sees the band’s artistry evolving in a dynamic, distinctive direction. Clever, relatable lyricism backed by moody undertones and infectious grooves showcases the band’s pivot into more confessional songwriting and finding their sonic step. Across the album’s 11 tracks, “Obsession” explores themes of love, longing, and loss through a uniquely captivating sonic profile rife with electric riffs, robust synths, and strong drums to create the most impressive release from The Driver Era to date.
Pre-order & pre-save “Obsession” here.
Tracklist:
01. You Keep Me Up at Night
02. Don’t Walk Away
03. Touch
04. Same Old Story
05. The Weekend
06. Nothing Left to Lose
07. Don’t Take the Night
08. I’d Rather Die
09. Can’t Believe She Got Away
10. Everybody’s Lover
11. Better
The band, which consists of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, aren’t new to the industry by any means. Since their debut single “Preacher Man” in 2018, they have amassed over 400 million global streams to date, 58 million YouTube views, and 28 million combined social followers. With their signature sound and larger-than-life live show, The Driver Era has been praised by the likes of Rolling Stone, PAPER, MTV, and featured on the covers of global magazines. Their studio albums are only one half of what makes The Driver Era special. From their beginnings as members of the band R5, the duo are veterans when it comes to touring. Known for creating a live show that doubles as a party, the band has sold out shows across the globe — reaching everywhere from Asia to the U.S. to Europe and South America (and everywhere else in between). In addition to being a dynamic and talented musician, Ross is also an acclaimed actor, starring in Netflix’s ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the biopic ‘My Friend Dahmer’ and more. He was featured in the viral music video for Troye Sivan’s, “One of Your Girls”.
Weblinks:
www.thedriverera.com
www.facebook.com/TheDriverEra
