Nolan Driscoll – Drive (2022)
There is nothing that compares to driving down an open road with the windows down, the wind blowing past you and your music blaring from the speakers. The indescribable freedom of these moments have been infused into ‘Drive’ by Nolan Driscoll. Packed with good vibes, he transports you to a sunny summer day on the road through the groovy rhythm and retro pop-rock tones.
Drawing on a number of musical styles, the single brings synths to Japanese city pop, with an undertone of classic rock. The multi-instrumentalist is really packing in the vibes with this song, while making you want to get down to the funky flows. If you need a song that makes you want to roll down the windows and turn the volume up, this is definitely the one for you.
‘Drive’ uses a deep beat to get you into the groovy mood of the single, while bringing an open road vibe. The piano line meets a warbling tone that offers some retro vibes as the melody progressively gets louder. The horns are a wonderful addition that brings a warm feeling to the melody that reminds you of the heated summer air. Through the melody, Driscoll brings an endless blue sky, warm weather and the freedom of the open road to our ears. You can’t help but start to feel relaxed as you listen to the single while tapping your fingers against the steering wheel as you drive. The smooth ride of the asphalt comes through in the warm vibes of the music, while the happy vibes burst in your chest with the horns. The guitar riffs that break through the sound are a cool breeze that filters in through the windows, cooling your heated skin.
It is not only the melody that brings the heat of a summer drive to the track. Driscoll’s vocals have an extremely chill undertone that is warmed by the sun and the happiness that comes with flying down the road. His performance has a funky edge, particularly on the chorus, as he makes you want to head out onto the road, if only to roll down your windows. The chorus is really catchy and you may just find yourself singing along as you soak up the good vibes infused into each word. Through his performance, he transports you away from the doldrums of daily life.
Nolan Driscoll uses some funky horns, delicate synths, retro vibes and inviting vocals to bring the warm freedom of a summer drive in the aptly titled ‘Drive’. From the first note, he brings the expanse of open road to our ears, before inundating the senses with the warmth of summer. His vocals call for you to head to your car and roll down the windows before you take off, leaving all your problems behind and enjoying the freedom this offers.
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