RAIN CITY DRIVE Release New Album 'Things Are Different Now' And New Music Video
Floridian rock band Rain City Drive announces the release of their new album, 'Things Are Different Now,' set to drop on September 27th, via Thriller Records. As the follow up to their critically acclaimed work, this new album marks a pivotal moment for the band, showcasing their artistic growth and deepening emotional range. The focus track from the album, 'Wish You The Best,' is accompanied by an official music video, giving fans a powerful visual counterpart to the song’s energetic intensity.
'Things Are Different Now' as a whole reflects a turning point for Rain City Drive, with the band embracing a more introspective and layered approach to their songwriting. The album dives into themes of change, emotional conflict, and growth, all while maintaining infectious energy and raw passion the has defined their sound. From the hard-hitting tracks to the more vulnerable moments, the album paints a vivid picture of transformation and resilience.
Stream 'Things Are Different Now' HERE
'Wish You The Best' encapsulates the inner turmoil of a love gone wrong—where the desire to move on clashes with lingering feelings of hurt and obsession. The song’s biting lyrics reflect a battle between bitterness and longing, as the narrator wrestles with a fractured relationship that’s left scars. The track’s emotional weight is matched by a dynamic production that blends captivating vocals and enchanting soundscapes, making it both a cathartic anthem and a heart-wrenching confession. Fans can look forward to the official music video for 'Wish You The Best' premiering on September 27th alongside the full album release. The visual component further amplifies the intensity of the track, bringing to life the song’s themes or inner conflict and emotional fallout.
Lyrically, 'Wish You The Best' expresses a complex emotional landscape: a mix of resentment and yearning that anyone who has experienced a toxic relationship can relate to. The line “we watered the flowers with gasoline, now everything’s dying in front of me” poignantly captures the self-destructive nature of the relationship while the repeated refrain “I only wish you the best even though you’re the worst” reveals the struggle between letting go and holding on. The song explores the painful realization that some relationships are beyond repair, yet they continue to haunt the heart and mind long after they’ve ended.
In discussing the new single, vocalist McAndrew explains:
“Sometimes when people break up they say things like ‘I wish you the best’, but really they mean ‘f*** you’. I was seeing someone on and off and we kept saying it to each other. I don’t think either of us actually meant it.”
Watch the music video for 'Wish You The Best' HERE