# Sheppard chase the biggest melodies yet on Night Drive

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 11 September 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/sheppard/

Australian trio Sheppard release new single "Night Drive", a vintage-leaning pop track that marks an evolved creative direction for the ARIA Award-winning siblings. The song, out now, tells the story of wanting to rewind a relationship to its best moment and will be followed by a performance at Jose Carreras & Friends at The Gabba in Brisbane on 5 December 2026.

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Australian powerhouse trio **Sheppard** kicks off spring 2026 with a bold new confident single **“Night Drive” **which** **showcases** **theirmost** **evolved sound yet. Listen [here](https://trenttitmarshmediaprservices.cmail19.com/t/t-l-ydsblt-tiuijyekh-t/) and view accompanying music video [here](https://trenttitmarshmediaprservices.cmail19.com/t/t-l-ydsblt-tiuijyekh-i/)!

The track marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the ARIA Award-winning siblings, who have spent the past decade establishing themselves as one of Australia's most successful musical exports. "Night Drive" leans into a vintage, larger-than-life pop sound, telling the story of wanting to rewind a relationship back to its best moment, before things got complicated.

"*We've always loved that vintage era of pop where every melody felt huge and timeless, and 'Night Drive' is us going all in on that, telling a story about wanting to rewind a relationship back to when it was at its best, before things got complicated,"* says **George Sheppard**. "*It came together in the room very quickly, and almost fully formed, and I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. I think that's a pretty good sign."*

![Three performers posed together against a dark blue atmospheric background with glowing light effects.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/09/50bd72fe-3e6e-466e-8498-134c4dabe0c8.jpg)

With a renewed sound and a bigger creative vision than ever before, "Night Drive" reintroduces Sheppard at their most confident, evolved and globally focused yet.

Sheppard will be performing at a special **[Jose Carreras & Friends stadium spectacular](https://trenttitmarshmediaprservices.cmail19.com/t/t-l-ydsblt-tiuijyekh-d/)**** **at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 5th this year.

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/qjX1GrUiWgs?si=dbHwQ7X_Bgvkd__y)

**ABOUT SHEPPARD**

Made up of siblings George, Amy and Emma, Brisbane-based trio Sheppard first captured the world's attention with their debut album *Bombs Away* and the infectiously catchy "Geronimo" - a global hit now certified 36x Platinum across 19 countries, including 2x Platinum in the US and 6x Platinum in Australia. "Geronimo" has spent over 550 weeks on the Australian Independent Singles Chart, the most of any single in chart history.

Across their career, Sheppard have performed to sold-out audiences on five continents, sharing stages with the likes of Justin Bieber's World Tour, the AFL Grand Final, State of Origin and Eurovision Australia Decides, and co-wrote Australia's 2025 Eurovision entry, "Milkshake Man."

Their 2024 album *Zora*, their fourth ARIA Top 10 record, explored themes of resilience, hope, despair and strength, and debuted at the top of the ARIA Australian Album Chart. It was previewed by acclaimed singles including "Good Time" and "Edge of the Earth."

With over **2 billion total streams** across all DSPs, Sheppard's accolades include:

** 36x Platinum certification across 19 countries:**

• Headline performances at Australia Day Celebrations (2025) and Scouts Jamboree (2025)  
• The NRL Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience (2024), performing to a crowd of 20,000+  
• Halftime show at the Nashville Predators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL match (2023)  
• Halftime headline show at the AFL Grand Final (2020)  
• Television performances on *Jimmy Fallon*, *Ellen*, NBC's *The Today Show* (x2), *Live with Kelly *and* Michael*, the Radio Disney Awards and G ‘Day USA

** ARIA Official Charts – Top 10 Placements:**

#1 Album – *Watching the Sky* (2018)  
#1 Single – "Geronimo" (2014)  
#2 Album – *Bombs Away* (2014)  
#2 Album – *Kaleidoscope Eyes* (2021)  
#3 Club Single – "Sunshine" (Sheppard x Jolyon Petch) (2024)  
#8 Album – *Zora* (2024)

**"Night Drive" is out now. Listen ****[here](https://trenttitmarshmediaprservices.cmail19.com/t/t-l-ydsblt-tiuijyekh-h/)****.**

![Three performers in patterned clothing stand back-to-back against a dark, moody twilight sky.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/09/8e36e42b-6701-442a-9883-b3e613f00dcc.jpg)

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