THE DRIVER ERA Announce New Album ‘Obsession’

ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM OBSESSION OUT APRIL 11

& SHARE ENERGETIC SINGLE “SAME OLD STORY”

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR KICKING OFF IN MARCH

 Photo credit: @gracet0m

“Eclectic” – Rolling Stone

“[The Driver Era] have set their sights on Hollywood and chart domination” – NME

 UK support for THE DRIVER ERA comes from BBC Radio 1 Maida Vale Session, R1 Future Pop with Mollie King, Jack Saunders, Dean McCullough, Nat and Vicky, NME, Cosmopolitan, Dork, DIY, Vogue, Capital Buzz and more.

[28th January 2025] – Today, 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, with 3 exclusive vinyl variations and a picture disk available for pre-order now HERE. Furthermore, they give listeners another early taste of Obsession with new single “Same Old Story,” out now. 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.

PRE-ORDER OBSESSION HERE

LISTEN TO “SAME OLD STORY” HERE

“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.

The band, which consists of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, aren’t new to the industry by any means. With their signature sound and larger-than-life live show, THE DRIVER ERA has also been praised by the likes of Rolling Stone, PAPER, MTV, and many others. 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 also featured in the viral music video for Troye Sivan’s, “One Of Your Girls.”

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.

The duo recently concluded a run of shows across Australia and New Zealand, and are primed to continue bringing their high-energy performances to stages worldwide this year with their highly anticipated The Driver Era: Obsession Tour. Produced by Live Nation, their massive 40+ city tour in North America launches on March 7 at War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and will journey through major cities, including Toronto, Boston, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Portland and more before a final stop in Los Angeles, CA, at the Hollywood Palladium on July 18. Tickets can be found HERE.

THE DRIVER ERA live dates

March 7 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium

March 8 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center

March 10 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company

March 11 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

March 13 – Moon Twp, PA – UPMC Events Center

March 14 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

March 16 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

March 19 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall

March 21 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater

March 22 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

March 24 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

March 26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center

March 28 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert Hall

April 5 – Monterrey, MX – Tecate Pal Norte

April 25 – Buenos Aires, AR – Estadio Obras Sanitarias

April 27 – Santiago, CL – Teatro Caupolicán

April 30 – Rio de Janeiro, BR – Sacadura 154

May 02 – São Paulo, BR – Tokio Marine Hall

May 30 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion

May 31 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

June 2 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

June 3 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

June 5 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum

June 6 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Mainstage Theater

June 7 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

June 9 – New York, NY – SummerStage in Central Park

June 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark

June 13 – Ashbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage

June 14 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion

June 16 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion

June 18 – Virginia Beach, VA – Venue TBA

June 20 – Raleigh, NC – The Red Hat Amphitheater

June 21 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery

June 22 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

June 24 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

June 27 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park

June 29 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre

July 1 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

July 3 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

July 5 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl

July 9 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater

July 10 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

July 12 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds

July 15 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

July 16 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park

July 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

2024 also marked an impressive touring year for THE DRIVER ERA, seeing them embark on a headlining North American run, followed by performances at Lollapalooza festivals in South America and an epic performance at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee.

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About THE DRIVER ERA

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.”