Dream Racer Release ‘Let’s Go Home’ From Upcoming Debut EP ‘Gloomy Eyes’

Coming out of Southern California, Dream Racer are an emerging pop punk who are nostalgic for the scene that championed bands like Midtown, The Early November and New Found Glory. Dream Racer follows in their shoes with emotionally driven hooks and emotive writing that recalls Drive Thru Records‘ heyday through a modern lens. Their new single, Let’s Go Home, is a perfect synthesis of this headspace, detailing the work it takes to sustain a long term relationship. 

The impetus behind their upcoming debut EP, Gloomy Eyes, came out of a breaking point. Growing up always feeling like an outcast, latching to the punk rock communities in LA and Riverside were the only times he always felt at home. Now, in his 30’s with a family and career, Rodello found himself burnt out and longing for his golden days in the punk scene.

“Coming into 2020, life had me extremely overwhelmed, which brought me to a tipping point and I knew I had to break free. I hit my ‘fuck it’ moment, which led me to going out and buying an acoustic guitar. That day, I felt madly inspired from my roots of being a punk kid and my veins began pumping with passion to play music again. This song was a mixed bag of emotions during the writing process, partially joyous in how love is so powerful it can bring two people together, but also a reflection on how easily we let that slip away if we don’t believe in it anymore.”