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"Same Old Story"
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Single by the Driver Era
from the album Obsession
ReleasedJanuary 28, 2025
Length2:51
LabelTOO
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ross Lynch
  • Rocky Lynch
The Driver Era singles chronology
"Touch"
(2024) 		"Same Old Story"
(2025) 		"Don't Take the Night"
(2025)
Audio
"Same Old Story" on YouTube

"Same Old Story" is a song by American duo the Driver Era. It was released as the fourth single from their upcoming fourth studio album, Obsession, on January 28, 2025.

Background and release

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On September 4, 2024, The Driver Era released a new song, "You Keep Me Up at Night", which served as the lead single for the upcoming album, titled Obsession.[1][2] On October 23, 2024, the band released "Don't Walk Away" as the second single from the album.[3] "Touch" was released on December 17, 2024, serving as the third single from the album.[4][5]

On January 28, 2025, The Driver Era announced their fourth studio album, titled Obsession, which is set to be released on April 11, 2025.[6] Along with the album announcement, the band released "Same Old Story" as the fourth single.[7]

Reception

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The single was described by Dom Vigil from Prelude Press as having a "bouncy, upbeat offering that gives an early glimpse into the earworms that fans can expect from the upcoming album". He further noticed that the song draws inspiration from 80s tones, with a "mixture of synths and a bright backing guitar".[8]

Credits and personnel

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  • Ross Lynch – vocals, songwriting, production
  • Rocky Lynch – vocals, songwriting, production
  • Ellington Ratliff – songwriting
  • Morgan Taylor Reid – songwriting

Release history

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Release history for "Same Old Story"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various December 17, 2024
TOO Records [9]

References

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  1. ^ "The Driver Era have released new single 'You Keep Me Up At Night' ahead of their European tour". Dork. September 4, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  2. ^ Vigil, Dom (September 8, 2024). "THE DRIVER ERA Unveil New Single, "You Keep Me Up at Night"". Prelude Press. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  3. ^ "The Driver Era have released a new track, 'Don't Walk Away'". Dork. October 23, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  4. ^ "The Driver Era have released a moody new single, 'Touch'". Dork. December 17, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  5. ^ "The Driver Era Drop New Single 'Touch' Ahead Of The Obsession Tour 2025". Fault Magazine. December 17, 2024. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  6. ^ Newton, Felicity (January 28, 2025). "The Driver Era have confirmed their fourth album 'Obsession' and shared new single 'Same Old Story'". Dork. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  7. ^ "The Driver Era Announces New Album 'Obsession' and North American Tour". Fault Magazine. January 28, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  8. ^ Vigil, Dom (January 28, 2025). "THE DRIVER ERA Announce New Album & Share New Single, "Same Old Story"". Prelude Press. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  9. ^ "Same Old Story" release formats:
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