Streaming now on all platforms, Alex Ray unveils her hypnotic new single “Drivers Side.” For first-time listeners, the alternative-pop artist channels a sound that recalls the raw intensity of Meg Meyers blended with the confessional edge of Fletcher, a combination that quickly turns listeners into fans.
Though based in Nashville, Ray frequently travels to Los Angeles, and her music reflects that duality, blending grit with high-gloss production. “Drivers Side,” written in collaboration with Syd Tagle and co-writer/producer John Sinclair, is a provocative anthem built around intimate melodies and desire-fueled lyrics that blur the line between temptation and control.
The song’s standout chorus captures its essence of the wrong kind of right. “You can try to tell me last time with your hands in my jeans from the driver’s side. I always get what I want; she thinks she’s got you on lock. You know I call all the shots in the dark; call it art how I touch you.”
I love “Drivers Side.” It’s edgy but grounded with just enough melodramatic rhythm to balance it out. Listening to it reminds me of that pit-in-your-stomach feeling you get right before doing something you either can’t wait for or are terrified to face. And yet, no matter how risky it feels in the moment, the outcome is exactly what you needed.
"Drivers Side" is Alex Ray’s most seductive release that’s as addictive as it is vulnerable. It offers a powerful first glimpse into her upcoming EP, out this fall, and captures that intoxicating mix of lust, control, and unraveling emotion. This single is one you won’t want to skip. Hit play and let “Drivers Side” pull you into its world.
