Time Spent Driving, an emotive indie-rock band from the SF Bay Area, emerged in 1999, shaping the "real" emo scene. With standout releases like "Just Enough Bright" in 2002, produced by J Robbins, they garnered a dedicated fan base through US and Europe tours and featured on video game soundtracks. Reuniting in 2012, they continue their musical journey with acclaimed albums like "Passed and Presence" in 2015, now signed with Negative Progression Records for their upcoming release, "Estrangers," slated for November 2023.
Lost Leaves is the fourth full-length from Santa Cruz emo/indie-rock veterans Time Spent Driving, out August 21 via Thirty Something Records. Produced by Olav Tabatabai and Jon Cattivera, it's a sharper, more focused record about climbing out of a dark stretch and into a new outlook — led by the double single "Weak Arm" / "December."
Time Spent Driving, known for their iconic emo sound from the late 90s/early 2000s, is set to release their new LP "Estrangers" on November 3rd via Negative Progression Records. The upcoming album showcases the band's evolved trademark sound, offering a blend of moody and dynamic tracks that appeal to both existing fans of the genre and new listeners who appreciate introspective lyricism. Frontman Jon Cattivera's conscious shift towards a more stripped-down and raw songwriting style for "Estrangers" reflects a mature yet adventurous approach to delivering emotional storytelling in a refreshing manner.
Santa Cruz emo and indie-rock mainstays Time Spent Driving — active on and off since 1998 — have shared the video for "Weak Arm," one half of a new double single alongside "December." Both tracks arrive July 15, the same day pre-orders open for the band's fourth full-length, Lost Leaves, out August 21 via Thirty Something Records.
"Weak Arm" finds singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter Jon Cattivera writing about the people who quietly hold you back. "'Weak Arm' is inspired by anyone in your life that's holding you back from your dreams or slowing you down," he says. "Whether it's a family member, a friend, or a business relationship, I firmly believe you create your own reality."
Watch the video below, and pre-save/pre-order Lost Leaves here.