Leicester’s loudest troublemakers, 9 o’clock Nasty, have wowed us with Playboy Driver—a gift that’d make Harley Davidson blush. Dropping April 12th, this one is nitro-boosted: dangerous, soaked in gas, and ready to explode. Be prepared anyway, as this ride doesn’t come with airbags.
Nick Mailing, the mad genius behind this whole thing, is always keen on going to war with his freaking guitar. His jams are like shaver blades, cutting with the exactness of a surgeon on speed. One look at his Instagram (@nickmailing), and you know this guy’s a real one – a bonafide rock outlaw. In the video, he’s rocking a gold jumpsuit like it’s battle armor, mixing star power with a hint of sleaze. It’s rock that yells, “Look at me, but don’t you dare touch!”
Looking at the words, the track doesn’t actually flirt with toxicity—it marries it. The Playboy Driver isn’t sorry for being a jerk or polluting your air. He’s that guy at the bar you know is trouble, but damn if you don’t want to hang out with him anyway. He’s all cocky grins and sharp edges. The band shows us into this mess, with a vibe that’s like a cool leather jacket, and still a sketchy back alley.
And let’s talk smell. Independent perfumers @brightonperfume are shooting up sensory overload with a fragrance inspired by the track—gasoline, spice, and a hint of something metallic. Spray it on, and you’re not just wearing cologne; you’re dousing yourself in the song’s DNA. It’s audacious, just like the track itself.
The add-on video (live on YouTube release day) is gonna be a visual punch. Picture this: tattered jumpsuits, stages dripping with sweat, and a look that screams “the world’s ending, but make it fashion.” Oh, and don’t think 9 o’clock Nasty is slowing down anytime soon: meanwhile, May’s PEOPLE PLEASER album tease suggests 9 o’clock Nasty is far from done rattling cages. Playboy Driver is a high-velocity banger for anyone who’s ever wanted to throttle life’s boring out of existence. We’re giving this one 5 out of 5 skulls, no questions asked. Wanna hear it for yourself? Check out Playboy Driver on YouTube and prepare for liftoff.
9 o’clock Nasty’s “Playboy Driver” has been out since 12th April. Pre-save now or get left in the dust. Your choice.