Following on from the release of ‘Fool Me Twice’ and ‘Promises’ in 2024 – two tracks that demonstrated their natural and exciting chemistry – Sydney’s Refinery Drive have returned for the New Year with the goods in new single ‘Headlights’.
Continuing to flesh out their catalogue with ARIA nominated artist/producer Lachlan Cronin (Closure, A Swift Farewell), ‘Headlights’ saw Refinery Drive return to Sydney’s Sonora Studios to put this new track together.
Of being able to bring their sound to a new level with Cronin on ‘Headlights’, Refinery Drive note that the experience saw them able to step outside their comfort zone and explore new territory.
“For the first time we included some electronic drums creating a really cool blend of styles and it was something that worked so much better than we had expected! Every time we write a new song we aim to create something better than the last and we really feel like we have achieved that with this new track!” REFINERY DRIVE
‘Headlights’ is a strong release from Refinery Drive to lead into a brand new year of music with; a striking fusion of sounds and influence bolstering engaged lyricism.
Says the band of their latest single, “‘Headlights’ is about the difficulties of leaving behind somebody that betrayed your trust who at one point in your life, was an incredibly important person to you. The song talks about the mix of emotions that can be felt in these situations including anger, guilt and inadequacy and how difficult it is to deal with them when they all emerge at different times. The song aims to give a relatable message to anyone and everyone who’s ever been in this situation before, and to give a wake up call to the people who may have caused it.”
2024 was a fruitful year for Refinery Drive, their music bringing them to the radars of listeners around the country and industry alike. Courting the attention of triple j, triple j unearthed (‘Fool Me Twice’ landing an Unearthed Song of the Day spot) and various community radio networks, the band has been able to establish great impact early.
Their sound, which has been built on a bed of influences that have included bands such as Tonight Alive and Paramore, has expanded out to further represent each member’s own personalities – ‘Headlights’ is a perfect example of where they have come from, and where they are heading in this new chapter.