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Ipswich based indie band Afterdrive have spoiled us with their latest single, ‘Bad Vibes’, contrary to the title, it is sure to have you heading straight to that dance floor on your next night out.

Littered with lyrical alarm bells this song is an auditory warning against siren strangers, those that we may look to when we find no other eyes whilst always knowing they could easily leave us behind, we all want the dancing girl until the lights come on and she isn’t smiling anymore.

Bad Vibes by Afterdrive

These individuals have a bewitching power, they captivate us with their false promises, wrapped up our wildest dreams they are the people we want to be with despite our intuition telling us to run. Adrenaline and fun, a promise of all that we want, so despite the bad vibes we choose to party all night, driving with them by our side

Made up of Ben Watts on vocals, Luke Ellis on guitar, Ed Ruff on bass and Joe Watts on drums Afterdrive are a Pop/indie band defined by their distinctive sound that is begingin to turn heads in the indie scene especially as they have already released three singles; a nostalgic indie track called 99 (which we previously reviewed)and their poignant debut release stick Around, it is no surprise they have a worldwide audience, including fans in Mexico City ,Santiago and London setting them up for international success.

Lights low, eyes wide, drunken nights and a stranger with a nice smile. The music is loud and the drinks are strong, between the dancing, you get to talking only to realise this person is a walking bad vibe, only making you fall further into their eyes. Through the haze of synth like harmonies, gazey guitar riffs and a proleptic drum beats this song explores the sticky stories smeared on the dancefloor, brought to light by the harsh 6am sun.

“And girl you give me Bad Vibes, Bad Vibes

This ain’t the right time

Long nails, jeans black, sippin’ white wine

She said, she said she want it all night

And I bet you want it all night”

Lyrics to ‘bad vibes’ by Afterdrive

Bad Vibes offer an eye into the emotional inventory of the narrator, a hand emerges from the wreckage of another failed relationship to guide you through the mist once more. The instrumentals offer a useful framework for interpreting the rollicking pop-rock fervour to come especially with the layered vocals, evocative of words running wild, a tennis match argument that leaves both rackets broken, but both players ready and wanting more, the allure of chaos.

Make some dancefloor stories of your own at their next gig on the 30th of September in iconic, Ipswich venue the Baths, tickets on sale here.

An audible fountain of youth this band has the energetic anthems you need for a good time.

Ben Watts , Luke Ellis , Ed Ruff on bass and Joe Watts make up Afterdrive.

Our favourite newcomers to the indie scene, Afterdrive, have released their second track 99 today and it is a banger.

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Honest and optimistic this song embodies the spirit of summer with it’s tales of carefree days, falling in love and friendship wrapped up in an undeniable indie sound. Offering a hopeful perspective on life , coming of age and enjoying yourself this band are the refreshing take on reality our generation is demanding.

As the days stretch their legs and the evenings keep on the light, we embrace more opportunities, revisiting memories, and endeavour to make new ones. Transported back to the times when fining love and sticking with it took up most of our minds and the biggest worry we faced was figuring out a lift to the nearest beach or closest park and scraping enough spare change to buy a crate of beer to share with our mates.

Driven by a heavy bass line, and energetic guitar instrumentals 99 is infused with a synth beat that guides the harmonies to create a chorus catchy enough for a crowd, making this track the song for summer 2023.Recorded back at Magic Garden Studios by Gavin Monaghan and Liam Radburn, 99 sees a more upbeat indie shade of Afterdrive with elements of synth pop, whilst sticking to the bands roots and signature sound, making it an instant fan favourite, a testament to Afterdrive’s talent as a band.

“I feel like you got a sense of acting out

And I feel like you

Took me back to 99

And I feel you too

I feel you too.”

(chorus to 99)

Stick Around by Afterdrive

With a sound that would feel at home at a festival this July, since forming in 2022 it’s no suprise Afterdrive are already onto a promising track reaching just under 5000 monthly listeners on Spotify after releasing their debut track, Stick Around earlier this year. Made up of Ben Watts on vocals, Luke Ellis on guitar, Ed Ruff on bass and Joe Watts on drums Afterdrive are an Ipswich based band but have fans in the likes of London, Mexico City and Santiago, setting them up for international success.

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