OUT TODAY! Wonderful Drug Store Takes Us on a Trip with "Breakaway"
Today is the day! We are beyond stoked to announce that Wonderful Drug Store’s new single, "Breakaway" and its B-side companion "The Lines," is officially out everywhere you stream music. If you need the perfect soundtrack to transition from a long week straight into the weekend, put this single on repeat right now.
We wanted this digital release to capture the intentional, two-sided feel of a classic 7-inch record. The pairing of these two tracks acts as two sides of the same coin—the bright, forward motion of a daytime road trip, directly contrasted by moody, late-night reflection.
A-Side: "Breakaway" Evolving the distinct sound established on their Chapter One EP, "Breakaway" is a pure rush of kinetic energy. The track masterfully weaves influences from ABC, The War on Drugs, and Echo and the Bunnymen into a dreamy, driving sonic landscape. Anchored by arpeggiated synths and spatial guitars, the song chronicles a spontaneous weekend in San Francisco centered around a Chuck Prophet concert. It is the sound of tires on the pavement and endless possibilities—music built for rolling the windows down.
The B-Side: "The Lines" Flipping the virtual record over provides a striking pivot. "The Lines" shifts toward a darker, highly atmospheric aesthetic, channeling post-punk pioneers like Dead Can Dance and Siouxsie and the Banshees. Where the A-side looks outward, the B-side looks inward. Lyrically, it traces the specific path of a loved one's tattoo—running from hand to ear—as a living metaphor for profound personal transformation and the miles traversed to arrive at the present moment.
The SwankyTone Mission is something we take seriously. We are building a catalog of new and legacy California recordings by taking a fair-trade approach to revenue splits. There is no hidden math here, and no corporate overhead eating into the margins. When you stream "Breakaway" today, you support the artist, allowing them to keep making art.
Early engagement is everything for an independent release. Here is how you can directly support Wonderful Drug Store this weekend:
☑️ Listen Loud: Head to your preferred platform and give both tracks a full spin.
☑️ Curate Your Playlists: Add the songs to your personal driving or weekend rotation to trigger those streaming algorithms.
☑️ Share the “Road Trip”: Send the link to a friend who appreciates synth-driven indie rock.
🔗 Stream "Breakaway" and "The Lines" Here
Thank you for continuing to champion independent California music. Turn it up, enjoy the weekend, and let us know which side of the single you are riding with today.
-Scott