Toronto rock band Soft Drive make an energetic debut with Been a Long Time, a fiery indie-rock track that balances muscular guitars with unexpected bossa nova-inspired chord work. The result is lively and distinctive, combining a driving rock foundation with a more sophisticated harmonic flavour. Led by Kurt van Bendegem, with Will Koziey on drums and Gabriel Faucher on bass, the band bring plenty of momentum while keeping the songwriting emotionally grounded. Beneath the upbeat energy, Been a Long Time reflects on the challenge of being there for yourself and the people you love when life keeps demanding more, framing each day as an opportunity for renewal. It’s an ambitious first statement from Soft Drive, with a bright, restless energy that suggests there is plenty more to come from their forthcoming LP.
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