Here's Why DRAFTDAY are Your New Favourite Pop-rock Act

We are so pumped to have discovered Darwin alternative / pop-punk band Draftday, with their new single “Misspent”. A mix of Trophy Eyes and Ceres, with a dash of early-The 1975 thrown in, they have hit the ball out of the park with this track.

With a driving drumline, dangerously addictive riffs and an unfaltering baseline, “Misspent” is unrestrained and aggressive in the best way. Not to mention those absolutely heart-wrenching, goosebump-worthy vocals. Evoking both sadness and anger, the song is an honest representation of what goes through your head after being hurt. 

“The lyrics are allowing childish, negative and self-centered thoughts to come out, it felt important to write something that showcased the not so ideal thoughts and words that we consider when adjusting to any form of loss,” said Draftday. 

We’re not the only ones keeping an eye on this band; they have also attracted attention from triple j’s Declan Byrne and Dave Ruby Howe, who intolled that these guys are ready to hit big stadiums. We certainly agree, and it’s clear that Draftday are straying away from the cliche that every band that comes out of Darwin is a metal act.

Whilst building a dedicated following through live shows and releases, Draftday spent the entirety of 2019 writing, self-producing and recording their debut EP ‘When I Went Away’ which is set for release in May, 2020.