DRIFT have unveiled their new single The Isle of Pt. 2, paying another tribute to the stunning landscape of Arran.
Inspired by picturesque North Ayrshire jewel, the electro-pop duo - consisting of Linzi Clark and Andrew Quinn - released The Isle of last year.
They were invited to play an intimate gig there and the island wielded its magic on them once more.
The first track was described as a "heady dose of lustful escapism" while part two is said to begin with "self-doubt and fear of acceptance but ends with a profound sense of hope and optimism".
This time, the band's Andrew Quinn takes the lead on vocals for the first time, adding that while part one was Clark's tribute to the island, The Isle Of Pt. 2 is his own.
Quinn said: "The song is about anxiety, ego, friendship and self-belief. The feeling of being scared of acceptance by another group, throwing yourself into an experience and having a great time.”
Clark adds: "We went on a trip to Arran last year and played a late-night set in a big tent with fellow Paisley buddies, The Vegan Leather.
"It was a really cool moment being able to perform The Isle of in the place that influenced the song’s narrative so it then felt like a really nice progression when Andrew wrote The Isle of Pt.2 inspired by that very trip.
“We played this track at our first headline gig in Paisley and it went down so well we knew it had to be our next single. In the past, we’ve experimented with harmonising and so it felt like the perfect opportunity to showcase our voices in a more back and forth style.”
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