"Malibu" is a song by American duo the Driver Era. It was released as the second single from their third studio album, Summer Mixtape, on July 28, 2022.
Background and release
On July 28, 2022, The Driver Era released a new song, "Malibu", which served as the second single for their third album, Summer Mixtape (2022). On August 5, 2022, the band announced their third album, and released the music video for "Malibu".
Critical reception Writing for the Official Charts Company, Carl Smith called the song a "delicious slice of summer from the outset", while noting its "exquisite funk guitar and dreamy echoes". He finished by saying the single marks a stylish departure from the band's previous works, but that it a "carefree piece of pop escapism" that encapsulates a pure sunshine.
V Magazine noted that the song features a "groovy dance" sound, that's different from the rest of songs on the album. Writing about the album, Summer Mixtape, the magazine thought that it "curate the sunny, carefree summer vibe they envisioned for their next era".
Track listing Digital download and streaming "Malibu" – 2:47 Digital download and streaming (Friend Within Remix) "Malibu" – 3:04 Digital download and streaming (Deepend Remix) "Malibu" – 2:38
Credits and personnel Ross Lynch – vocals, songwriting, production Rocky Lynch – vocals, songwriting, production Griff Clawson – songwriting, production
Release history + Release history for "Malibu" Region Date Type Format Label Various July 28, 2022 Original TOO Records "Malibu" release formats:
January 27, 2023 Deepend Remix "Malibu (Deepend Remix)" release formats:
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