Luna Drift is a post-punk and indie rock band from Manchester, formed in 2024. The four-piece consists of Connor (vocals/guitar), Sam (bass), Greg (guitar), and Cathal (drums). With an atmospheric yet punchy sound, Luna Drift draws inspiration from post-punk icons like Joy Division and The Cure and seamlessly blends them with modern indie rock. Gaining momentum in the UK’s underground scene, the band will release a series of singles in 2025.
Luna Drift’s “Dawned” captures just about everything that makes the band an exciting addition to the burgeoning post-punk scene. An air of nostalgia engulfs the band’s latest as distant vocals pack a punch even against the passionate guitar sections and chugging drum patterns. Pulling from post-punk’s origins and blending them with modern tropes, Luna Drift found a niche in the busy genre. “Dawned” is an explosive outing from this young band. The firework-style guitar crescendoes coil around the clouded vocals for an enticing sonic conflict, one where the guitars ultimately win with an unforgettable solo to close out the tune. “Dawned” is an exciting and urgent post-punk piece that showcases the nuances of Luna Drift’s approach to the genre in a psychedelic fog of prowess.
