34-time platinum pop juggernaut Drax Project have returned with their most personal release to date. The four-piece—comprising Shaan Singh, Matt Beachen, Sam Thomson, and Ben O’Leary—have dropped ‘D A D A’, an intimate pop track that explores the emotional reality of early fatherhood amidst the chaos of life on the road.
Originally landing just in time for Father’s Day, the track follows their recent dance-pop offerings ‘Summer Rain’ and ‘24/7’. Marking the third installment in their recent live-instrument-driven era, ‘D A D A’ swaps pure late-night romance for something far closer to home.
"‘D A D A’ means a lot to the two of us that have kids, and it has been equally special to be able to share a big slice of our lives with the rest of the band in this way!" the group shared. "This is without a doubt the most personal song we’ve ever released, one that sits close to our hearts and a fun bop we are very proud of!"
The release builds on a massive period of momentum following their 2023 sophomore album 'Upside'. Fast approaching a historic milestone, Drax Project are on the verge of becoming the first New Zealand act this millennium to score 10 platinum records in Australia, with three additional singles closing in on ARIA Gold status.
With almost a billion global streams under their belt, the band continues to strengthen their ties across the Tasman. Australian-born guitarist Ben O’Leary and bassist Sam Thomson have spent the past three years living in Sydney, quietly building an impressive songwriting portfolio alongside artists like Charley, Oliver Cronin, and Ruby Jackson.
Drax Project are set to play Canberra on September 12 alongside The Rubens and Holly Hebe, before supporting Robbie Williams across two major New Zealand stadium shows this November.
Stream ‘D A D A’ on all major platforms today, and keep up with Drax Project on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for tour updates.
