Fasten your seatbelts — G Flip just dropped their third studio album ‘Dream Ride’, and it’s exactly what the title promises: a wild, neon-drenched cruise through 80s nostalgia, queer joy, and big-screen pop theatrics.
Unabashedly inspired by Bruce Springsteen, late-night drives around Los Angeles, ‘80s reverb, and maximalist drums, the retro-fueled collection sees the acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist successfully blend a plethora of eclectic musical styles into one cohesive, genre-bending sound.
Made up of 10 gloriously vibrant tracks — including the singles ‘Disco Cowgirl’, ‘Big Ol’ Hammer’, and ‘In Another Life’ — the LP sees the Melbourne-born, LA-based musical polymath playing every instrument and teaming back up with co-writer/producer Aidan Hogg.
Commenting on the record, G Flip says: “‘Dream Ride’ is my little ‘80s Butch Springsteen fantasy. This record was written, recorded, and produced in my studio in LA with Aidan Hogg. We made over 100 songs to get to the final 10 that make up the album.”
“This album is inspired by the ‘80s. I’ve always resonated with ‘80s music, it embodies so much musicality – larger-than-life theatrics, bright colours, epic solos, huge drum tones, and a sonic landscape that feels like a movie. I wanted to embody all of this on this record and create my own ‘80s world. I wanted to make songs that make you dance, sing, cry, f*ck, laugh, and enjoy on a long drive. I hope this record feels familiar and original, old and new, nostalgic yet still present. I hope you enjoy the Dream Ride.”
G Flip – Bed On Fire (Official Video)
To accompany the release, they’ve shared an official music video for the previously unreleased track ‘Bed On Fire’.
Of the inspiration behind the track G Flip explains: “This song is all about the angst I grew up feeling going to Catholic school, having my first experience with a woman, and being like, ‘I’m bloody high off this love I’m having for someone that I shouldn’t’. It’s saying, ‘Well, if I’m going to hell anyway, I’m going to set this place or the bed ablaze with my queerness’.”
Next up the ‘Good Enough’ singer will embark on an extensive headline world tour, and performing at both the Washington, DC and New York City editions of All Things Go Music Festival. Dubbed The Dream Ride Tour, G Flip’s headline dates kick off next week in the US at The Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ on September 9th, continuing through major US and Canadian markets including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more, before heading to the UK, and Australia.
The Dream Ride Tour 2025 UK
November 10 – Birmingham – O2 Birmingham Academy
November 11 – Manchester – Manchester Academy
November 12 – London – O2 Academy Brixton London
November 14 – Leeds – Leeds Stylus
November 15 – Cardiff – Great Hall
November 16 – Glasgow – O2 Academy Glasgow
‘Dream Ride’ is available to download / stream here
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