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Obsession
The cover features a beige frame. The central picture depicts a street at night, with orange lamp posts illuminating some portions, and two blurry figures walking down the street.
Studio album by
the Driver Era
ReleasedApril 11, 2025
LabelTOO
Producer
  • Rocky Lynch
  • Ross Lynch
  • Morgan Taylor Reid
The Driver Era chronology
Live at the Greek
(2023) 		Obsession
(2025)
Singles from Obsession
  1. "You Keep Me Up at Night"
    Released: September 4, 2024
  2. "Don't Walk Away"
    Released: October 23, 2024
  3. "Touch"
    Released: December 17, 2024
  4. "Same Old Story"
    Released: January 28, 2025

Obsession is the upcoming fourth studio album from American music duo the Driver Era, set to be released on April 11, 2025, by TOO Records. It serves as a follow up to their third studio album, Summer Mixtape (2022).

The album was promoted by the release of four singles: "You Keep Me Up at Night", "Don't Walk Away", along with "Touch" and "Same Old Story". To promote the release, the duo embarked on their sixth concert tour, Obsession Tour, which started on January 18, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand, and is set conclude in Los Angeles, United States, on July 18, 2025.

Background

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On September 16, 2022, the band released their third studio album, Summer Mixtape, through TOO Records.[1] To promote the new album, the band embarked on a concert tour, Live On Tour '22, which ran for 57 cities across the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.[2] They then announced they would be playing a sold-out concert at the Greek Theatre, in Los Angeles, on June 11, 2023, as part of their tour. The concert was recorded and released as their first live album, Live at the Greek (2023).[3]

Production and music

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The song "Don't Walk Away" was described by Josh Sharpe, from the theater news website BroadwayWorld,[4] as a groovy, upbeat song in which the band lean towards a confessional lyric style.[5] Dom Vigil from Prelude Press described "Touch" as having a "dark, ambient bass that serves as a moody backdrop for Ross’ playful vocals".[6]

The single "Same Old Story" was described by Dom Vigil from Prelude Press as having a "bouncy, upbeat offering that gives an early glimpse into the earworms that fans can expect from the upcoming album". He further noticed that the song draws inspiration from 80s tones, with a "mixture of synths and a bright backing guitar".[7]

Release and promotion

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On September 4, 2024, The Driver Era released a new song, "You Keep Me Up at Night", which served as the lead single for the upcoming album.[8] The song was accompanied by a music video, released two weeks later.[9] On October 23, 2024, the band released "Don't Walk Away" as the second single from Obsession.[10] "Touch" was released on December 17, 2024,[11] serving as the third single from the album.[12]

On January 28, 2025, The Driver Era announced their fourth studio album, titled Obsession, which is set to be released on April 11, 2025.[13] Along with the album announcement, the band released "Same Old Story" as the fourth single.[14]

Tour

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To promote the release, the duo embarked on their sixth concert tour, Obsession Tour,[15] which started on January 18, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand[16] and is set conclude in Los Angeles, United States, on July 18, 2025.[17]

Track listing

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All tracks are produced by Ross Lynch and Rocky Lynch, except where noted.

Obsession track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."You Keep Me Up at Night"
 2:18
2."Don't Walk Away"
  • Ratliff
  • Ross Lynch
  • Rocky Lynch
  • Morgan Taylor Reid
Reid2:32
3."Touch"
  • Ratliff
  • Ross Lynch
  • Rocky Lynch
 2:48
4."Same Old Story"
  • Ratliff
  • Ross Lynch
  • Rocky Lynch
  • Reid
 2:51
5."The Weekend"  2:32
6."Nothing Left to Lose"  3:21
7."Don't Take the Night"  3:49
8."I'd Rather Die"  2:19
9."Can't Believe She Got Away"  2:44
10."Everybody's Lover"  2:52
11."Better"  2:21
Total length:30:27

Release history

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Obsession release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various April 11, 2025
TOO Records [18]

References

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  1. ^ Siroky, Mary (September 16, 2022). "The Driver Era Break Down New Album Summer Mixtape Track by Track: Exclusive". Consequence. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  2. ^ Jacobs, Dana (August 21, 2022). "The Driver Era Bring Endless Summer Vibes on 2022 US Tour". Beyond the Stage. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  3. ^ Levine, Nick (February 3, 2024). "The Driver Era: "The goal this year is to release three albums"". Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  4. ^ Sharpe, Josh (October 23, 2024). "The Driver Era Release Upbeat New Single 'Don't Walk Away'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  5. ^ Vigil, Dom (October 23, 2024). "THE DRIVER ERA Reveal New Single, "Don't Walk Away"". Prelude Press. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  6. ^ Vigil, Dom (December 19, 2024). "THE DRIVER ERA Release New Single, "Touch"". Prelude Press. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  7. ^ Vigil, Dom (January 28, 2025). "THE DRIVER ERA Announce New Album & Share New Single, "Same Old Story"". Prelude Press. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  8. ^ "The Driver Era have released new single 'You Keep Me Up At Night' ahead of their European tour". Dork. September 4, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  9. ^ "The Driver Era have released a video for their latest single 'You Keep Me Up At Night'". Dork. September 18, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  10. ^ "The Driver Era have released a new track, 'Don't Walk Away'". Dork. October 23, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  11. ^ "The Driver Era Drop New Single 'Touch' Ahead Of The Obsession Tour 2025". Fault Magazine. December 17, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  12. ^ "The Driver Era have released a moody new single, 'Touch'". Dork. December 17, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  13. ^ Newton, Felicity (January 28, 2025). "The Driver Era have confirmed their fourth album 'Obsession' and shared new single 'Same Old Story'". Dork. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  14. ^ Vigil, Dom (January 28, 2025). "THE DRIVER ERA Announce New Album & Share New Single, "Same Old Story"". Prelude Press. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  15. ^ "Ross & Rocky Lynch Go Global In 2025 With "The Driver Era: Obsession Tour" Including Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre June 2, 2025". 313 Presents. September 30, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  16. ^ "Alternative rock duo The Driver Era announces their highly anticipated return to Australia & New Zealand for January 2025". Live Nation Entertainment. September 30, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  17. ^ "The Driver Era Announces New Album 'Obsession' and North American Tour". Fault Magazine. January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  18. ^ Obsession release formats:
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