Afterdrive Interview 2026

Afterdrive are stepping into a bold new era - and if their explosive new single “Fashion” is anything to go by, they’re not holding anything back. Ben describes the track as a defining moment for the band, setting the tone for an upcoming EP that promises a more refined, confident, and “stadium-ready” sound. After years of experimenting and releasing singles, the band feel they’ve truly found their identity - not just in sound, but in feel - with a collection of songs that connect through a deeper storyline. With over 200 unreleased tracks sitting in the vault, Ben’s relentless drive to write and evolve is clear, and this EP is shaping up to be the moment they fully show the world what Afterdrive are capable of. Behind the scenes, the creative process is just as intense as the ambition. Songs often begin as bedroom-built ideas, driven by melody and big chorus moments, before being shaped with the band and taken into the studio. As for live shows, that’s where everything comes alive - the adrenaline, the connection, the payoff. With a headline show in Soho, a major support tour, and plans to reach new cities across the UK (and eventually the world), Afterdrive are building serious momentum. And while Ben keeps his pre-show routine simple, once he hits the stage, it’s a different world entirely - one that keeps him chasing that next gig high every single time. Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesoundlabyes TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thesoundlabYES Threads: www.threads.net/@thesoundlabyes X (Twitter): www.x.com/TheSoundLabYES Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheSoundLabYES fresh* Spotify Playlist: www.tiny.cc/TSLspotify Interviews Unedited Spotify Podcast: www.tiny.cc/SpotifyPodcast International Radio Shows: www.mixcloud.com/thesoundlabuk #Afterdrive #NewMusic #Interview #musicinterview #music #podcast #musicpodcast #musician #singersongwriter #livemusic #indiemusic #musicblog #songwriter #artist #interviews #musicmagazine #singer #musicinterviews #artistinterview #youtube #youtubemusic #bandinterview #rocmusic #musicnews #musicproducer #live #musiciansofyoutube #checkthisout #love #funny #trend #trending #trendingmusic