Dynamic and autonomous, Cork-based outfit the drive. have crafted a sound that fuses the dark, visceral energy of grunge with the reverb-drenched textures of shoegaze.
A string of standalone singles first garnered international attention - earning the group US airtime, extensive press across Ireland and the UK, and features on Spotify’s ‘melomania.’ and the cover of ‘Alternative Ireland’.
A band acclaimed for their captivating live performances of melancholic works, the drive. have built an impressive live résumé; with their stage successes including sold-out headline shows across Ireland - such as Whelan’s Upstairs and The Grand Social (Dublin), and Cyprus Avenue (Cork) - alongside festival circuits throughout the UK and Ireland.
With a growing reputation and a unique sonic identity, the drive. have rightfully earned their place as one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging bands.
With special guests Affection To Rent
“Explosive, heavy, foreboding shoegaze.” - Backseat Mafia
“Radiantly emotive and creative.” - Louder Than War
“A distinctive identity of their own.” - Fame Magazine