Watch: Divino Niño “Drive”

Photo by Alec Basse

Building and expanding upon the dreamy, psych-pop sound they established on their debut Foam, Divino Niño is back with the more party friendly “Drive”, showcasing the group’s newfound influences ranging from Reggaeton and electronic music, to South American rock/rap and bachata.

“During lockdown, we spent some time trying to find ourselves by making music that captures our friendship and all the things that crack us up,” explains singer/guitarist Camilo Medina. “We got really interested in how other countries interpret American music, which in our minds is the process of imitating and ultimately stumbling into something completely new. ‘Drive’ started out as a demo inspired by Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Gypsy.’ As the song evolved, we ended up mixing in influences of nostalgic rock/rap from South America.”

The result is innovative and addictive. “Drive” is a single that immediately gets put on repeat. The changing dynamics and influences are a continued welcome surprise as the track twists and turns along its own journey. The accompanying music video further cements the already intoxicating track firmly in your mind. Directed by Alec Basse, we see the band through the night and the euphoria there is in going out.

Of the video, the band explain, “We wanted the video to represent driving as a psycho magical act to confront demons and disappointment head-on. As the musical styles in the song transition, so do the visuals-from partying in a Tesla to a dreamy bachata dance hall, to a spa with culty vibes-resolving in the character finding a sense of post-dawn, pre-hangover peace.”

Particularly nostalgic for pre-covid recklessness and freedom, “Drive” captures that energy perfectly and is an incredibly exciting direction for what’s to come from the band.
Divino Niño have announced some select tour dates (including Brooklyn). Check them out below.

09/09 – Madison, WI @ University of Wisconsin
09/10 – Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle (Pitchfork Aftershow)
09/11 – Chicago, IL @ Pitchfork Music Festival
09/16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
09/17 – Washington DC @ DC9
09/18 – Covington, KY @ Madison Live
09/19 – Cleveland, OH @ Mahalls