简介
Independent, Chicago-based duo Unplugged and Reborn consists of members Andres Davila and Tony Grigorio, who have been playing music together consistently since they began high school in 2005 and have been joined by a rotating cast of contributors and musicians throughout their history. In a departure from the guitar driven indie-rock sounds of their previous full-length album (Promise Me This Day – 2011), UAR now explores influences of the 70’s discotheque era and blends them with dark, 80’s analogue synth-driven tones to create the perfect soundtrack to your late night highway cruise. Midnight Drive leads off with the title track, inviting you to turn up the volume, drive fast into the city and hold on for the ride. “Chicago Nights”, a synth-heavy dance tune, gives homage to the rhythm of the underground Chicago dance scene, and is soon followed by “The Time is Coming” – a bridge into the punchy, nu-disco side of Midnight Drive. “All I Need” explores the sensual, animalistic side of the human psyche engaged in a sex-driven culture, while still holding to the musical themes of beats and hooks that will get you moving. “I.R.T.” recounts the memories of late-night drives with a summer flame, backed by a funk bass and chic-like guitar rhythm, and “New York” follows with the invitation of a starry-eyed romantic who touches on the idea of love at first sight via half-whispered vocal melodies and plate-reverb washed synthesizers. Finally, “U and Us” contains a narrative that looks back at what is needed to give life to the music on this and past albums, a big part of which is the support of friends, family and fan base – because the music’s always better when you’re around.