Rain City Drive Return with Emotional New Single “Ride Or Die”
Words by: Benie Davies
Alt rock rising stars Rain City Drive are back with their new single, “Ride Or Die”, accompanied by a cinematic music video, the track delivers a heartfelt tribute to the profound connection of finding your forever person, the one you’d stand beside through it all.
“‘Ride Or Die’ is about falling for someone you want to spend your life with. It’s about devotion and loyalty,” says frontman Matt McAndrew. The song delves into themes of unwavering partnership and mutual growth. Rather than losing yourself in love, “Ride Or Die” speaks to the bond that helps you discover who you are, the kind of connection that inspires you to be better, while accepting you as you are.
Rain City Drive are currently hitting stages across the U.S. as part of their ‘Summer Dropout Tour’, joining a stacked lineup including Charlotte Sands, Taylor Acorn, Beauty School Dropout, Arrows In Action, If Not For Me, and special guest Huddy. They’ll also be performing at Vans Warped Tour Long Beach on July 26–27, promising another high-energy set for both longtime fans and new listeners. For tour dates and tickets, visit the band’s official website here.
In just five years, RAIN CITY DRIVE have solidified their place as one of the most exciting emerging names in alternative rock. Their dynamic live shows and genre-pushing records have seen them share stages with the likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Set It Off, and Memphis May Fire. Formed thousands of miles from home in Manchester, England, the city that inspired their name, the band’s transatlantic origin story has become a symbol of their creative drive and unity. Their debut album To Better Days, released in 2020, marked a fresh start, while their self-titled follow-up in 2022 strengthened their identity both musically and personally. With over 150 million streams and 1.5 million monthly Spotify listeners, RAIN CITY DRIVE continue to push boundaries. Their latest full-length project, Things Are Different Now, finds them entering a bold new chapter, creatively recharged and focused on the limitless possibilities ahead.