Ipswich four-piece AFTERDRIVE continue their rapid rise with the release of their latest single “Necklace,” a charged and emotionally raw track that sharpens the band’s sound with a new sense of urgency. Equal parts anthemic and intimate, the song leans into physicality and passion while staying rooted in the melodic hooks that have defined AFTERDRIVE so far. “Necklace feels like a statement,” the band share. “It is more driven, more physical, and intimate… still AFTERDRIVE, but with a different kind of energy.” The release marks the first step in a new run of music, with more announcements on the way.
The single follows a breakout year that’s seen AFTERDRIVE move from local buzz to national attention, earning regular airplay on BBC Radio 1 and landing major support slots, including a hometown stadium show with Ed Sheeran at Portman Road Stadium. Formed from early jam sessions between siblings Ben Watts and Joe Watts and completed by Ed Ruff and Luke Ellis, the band have built a reputation for high-energy live shows and emotionally direct songwriting. With momentum firmly on their side, AFTERDRIVE are quickly proving themselves as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging acts.