Gareth Emery - Drive

Released in 2014, 'Drive' is a concept album by British trance producer Gareth Emery structured around a cross-country road trip across the United States. Emery wanted the tracks to represent the experience of driving and the various landscapes passing by. The album blends vocal and instrumental trance to capture this journey.

'Drive' was released in 2014 on Gareth Emery's own independent record label, Garuda. This allowed him full creative control over the concept album's direction and rollout. It was his second studio album, following his successful debut, 'Northern Lights.'

The 2014 album 'Drive' features several notable vocalists from the electronic music scene, including Christina Novelli, Krewella, and LJ Ayrten. These collaborations brought a diverse pop-trance sensibility to the road trip concept record. Emery frequently worked with these artists during this era of his career.

Yes, Gareth Emery heavily documented the creation and touring of the 'Drive' album, releasing behind-the-scenes footage tied to the project. The concept was intimately tied to a cross-country road trip, which he replicated in promotional materials and tour visuals. The 2014 album's rollout was highly focused on this automotive aesthetic.