DROVES return in 2020 with their ferocious new single ‘Cannibals’, previewing the first chapter of their sophomore campaign. A continued focus on crafting high-energy live performances remains the calling card for a band that have toured relentlessly throughout their first year. DROVES embrace audiences with their own brand of New Wave and Post Punk, leaning on influences both old and new to create a fresh take on something that feels instantly nostalgic.

'Cannibals' makes a defiant statement about the political structures that are choking the planet, serving as a rallying cry for the masses that gave birth to the group's name - ‘DROVES’. This new single comes in hot from the start, an anthemic thumper that sets the tone for what DROVES will be delivering to crowds across Australia’s east coast in the first half of this year.

“Cannibals is simply an outlet of repressed rage, disgust and anger towards the system and the widespread unspoken issues that have arisen as a result” says Taylor McAuliffe of DROVES.

This is another monumental stride for a band that spent 2019 emphatically carving out their place in the Australian music landscape. The debut campaign for DROVES was received with enthusiasm by pillars of the industry such as Triple J who gave the first three singles, ‘Time’, ‘Bloodline’ and ‘Retribution’, airtime on the station, while the accompanying videoclips saw rotation on beloved late-night show Rage. Adding to the critical reception key publications in Pilerats, Laundry Echo and AAA Backstage to name a few, all noted the immediate impact the band has made on the indie scene. Beyond Australian shores, music fans around the world are beginning to take notice of DROVES as seen with streaming goliath, Spotify USA, featuring 'Retribution' on their 'Fresh Finds' playlist.
 

Those who follow DROVES know that the band’s live show is not to be missed. These performances offer an electric experience, be it at their sold out single launch last October, a slot on Farmer & The Owl Festival or key supports along-side the biggest upcoming names in Australian music like Cry Club, RAAVE TAPES, Bakers Eddy, Johnny Hunter and many more, the momentum behind DROVES is gathering like a rising tide.