New Song on the Way: “Painted Over the Lines”

There’s a new song on the way.

Over the past few months I’ve been working on something called “Painted Over the Lines.” Like a lot of songs, it started as a simple idea that wouldn’t leave me alone. A melody showed up first, then a few lines that kept circling back every time I picked up the guitar.

The song is really about those moments in life when things don’t go the way we planned. The lines we thought were permanent get blurred, crossed, or completely painted over. Sometimes that’s frustrating, sometimes it’s freeing, and sometimes it’s exactly what we needed to see things differently.

“Painted Over the Lines” sits right in that space.

It’s a reminder that life doesn’t always stay inside the boundaries we draw for it. And maybe it isn’t supposed to.

I’ve started playing the song live a little bit and it’s been fun watching it take shape in front of a crowd. There’s something about sharing a new song before it’s fully out in the world that feels honest and raw.

I’m looking forward to releasing it soon and sharing it with all of you.

If you’re part of the Road Crew email list, you’ll be the first to hear when the song drops.

Thanks for listening and for continuing to walk this road with me.

— Daniel Nickels

New Shirts, Same Reason We Do This

At the heart of everything we do is the music — the songs, the moments, the connection that happens when we’re all in the same room together. These new shirts are just a small part of that.

They’ve finally arrived, and we’ll have them with us at our upcoming shows. Something simple to wear, something that reminds you of a night, a lyric, a feeling, or a memory tied to a song you heard live.

Big thanks to ooshirts.com for helping bring these together and doing a great job on the print. We’re grateful for partners who make it easy to focus on what matters most.

We can’t wait to get back out there this summer — playing music, sharing stories, and spending time with the people who keep showing up and listening. That’s the whole thing.

See you at the shows.

— Daniel

2025

We are working on next year’s tour schedule as well as recordings and new merch! We have allot exciting things to bring to the table for 2025 and we are focusing heavily on our live act. If you have places you want us to perform please shoot us an email and we will take it into consideration. Thanks for all the support and love everyone!

New EP - Drive Us Home - Out!

Read the press on Drive Us Home here: https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2024/04/drive-us-home-by-daniel-nickels-ep-premiere.html

Little Write up!

Visit here to read about the new EP!

https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2024/04/drive-us-home-by-daniel-nickels-ep-premiere.html