ROO AOTD #83 Arcy Drive

All aboard the hype train for Bonnaroo 2026! Only 48 days until we are all on the Farm again, can you believe it? It’s coming up fast, and we can’t wait to be dancing with all of you at Bonnaroo! Today’s Artist of the Day is the one and only Arcy Drive. Learn more about the artist below. Don’t forget to check out all of our artist spotlights! Thank you for reading these posts!

Artist Biography

Arcy Drive is the Northport, New York–born indie rock quartet whose earnest “attic‑rock” ethos and technically assured yet unvarnished sound have propelled them from DIY beginnings to sold‑out tours and major festival fields with remarkable momentum. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Nick Mateyunas, guitarist Austin Jones, bassist Patrick Helrigel, and drummer Brooke Tuozzo, the band first honed their craft jamming in an attic and touring the U.S. in a renovated school bus, channeling those raw experiences into tightly constructed compositions that balance jangly guitar interplay, propulsive rhythms, and melodic hooks grounded in classic rock tradition with modern indie aesthetics. Their early recordings — including the live Attic Sessions and the Beach Plum EP — already showcased a rhythmic clarity and textural warmth that translated effortlessly to stage energy, and their 2025 debut studio album The Pit, recorded across varied environments and enriched by production insight, expanded their palette with layered arrangements and emotionally resonant dynamics that earned critical praise and millions of streams. With festival performances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Shaky Knees under their belt and sold‑out headlining runs across the U.S., Arcy Drive’s work reflects both a disciplined command of rock instrumentation and a deeply lived connection to the road, crafting songs that resonate in intimate venues and expansive festival fields alike.

Genre

Indie Rock Attic Rock

Scheduled at Bonnaroo

Saturday (Link to Daily)