The fast-rising alt pop band AFTERDRIVE have continued their impressive rise with the release of new atmospheric anthem ‘Jewellery’.
As the four-piece build towards their debut EP ‘Dress To Drive’ they have climbed the success ladder with previous releases ‘Fashion’ and ‘Neon View’.
During their rise, the band have already picked up support from UK tastemakers and radio plays. Alyx Holcombe has continually played songs on her Radio 1 Indie show and her BBC Introducing Rock Show.
Describing ‘Jewellery’, the band said: “The song is about crossing paths with someone who’s not like anybody in this time or era of your life.
“Someone who is complex in the way that you don’t understand why they are different – they stand out without trying, they have their own vibe and confidence and don’t follow what everyone else is doing.
“It’s about being pulled in by someone rare who has a real, genuine energy that cuts through all the sameness. We are so excited for everyone to hear this song and for it to be the next release from our debut EP, Dress To Drive”.
Jewellery, co-produced between the band and producer / mixer Thomas Mitchener, comes hot on the heels of the announcement of the Dress To Drive UK Tour, with tickets on sale now. The Dress To Drive Tour will see the British four-piece headline Baths in their hometown of Ipswich on September 19th, before kicking the rest off in Manchester on October 23rd then visiting Birmingham on October 24th and London on October 27th.
Far more than just a collection of singles, Dress To Drive is a cinematic, four track EP. The record charts the psychological downward spiral of a protagonist chasing desire, image, and escape in a world where love feels disposable. Over four tracks, the narrative arc moves sharply from attraction to addiction, the pull from calm to recklessness and then ultimately loss.
The arrival of the Dress To Drive EP announcement comes midway through a monumental year for the Suffolk-based outfit. AFTERDRIVE recently made a triumphant live appearance supporting McFly at Borde Hill as well as at Ipswich’s brand-new Halo Festival at Trinity Park, where they were chosen as one of the headliners.
Sharing a festival bill with indie giants like Two Door Cinema Club and The Vaccines, the headline slot cements AFTERDRIVE’s status as the region’s most exciting musical export. After kicking off 2026 with a sold-out headline show at The Waterfront Studio, they hit the road supporting The Entitled Sons, followed by a massive UK and European tour supporting US pop-rock superstar Maggie Lindemann.
Written by Brad Halcrow for The Songbird HQ