Rumors (The Driver Era song)

"Rumors"
Single by the Driver Era
Released	October 20, 2023
Length	3:22
Label	TOO
Songwriter(s)	Ross Lynch Rocky Lynch Ellington Ratliff Morgan Taylor Reid
Producer(s)	Ross Lynch Rocky Lynch Reid Chris Behringer
The Driver Era singles chronology
"Fantasy" (2023) "Rumors" (2023) "Get Off My Phone" (2024)
Music video
"Rumors" on YouTube

"Rumors" is a song by American duo the Driver Era. It was released on October 20, 2023, through TOO Records.

Background and release

On September 16, 2022, the band released their third studio album, Summer Mixtape , through TOO Records. ^[1] On July 21, 2023, "Fantasy" was released as the third and final single from the album. ^[2]

On October 20, 2023, The Driver Era released the single. ^[3] The single release came after lead singer Ross Lynch guess appeared in Troye Sivan 's viral video for his single "One of Your Girls", taken from the Sivan's third studio album, Something to Give Each Other (2023). ^[4]

On November 16, 2023, they released the music video for the song. ^[5]

Critical reception

Hannah Gadd of Red Brick called the song a "perfect extension of their quintessential sound whilst also showcasing a new side to the American music-duo’s sonic". ^[6]

Credits and personnel

• Ross Lynch – vocals, songwriting, production
• Rocky Lynch – vocals, songwriting, production
• Morgan Taylor Reid – songwriting, production
• Ellington Ratliff – songwriting
• Chris Behringer – production

Release history

Release history for "Rumors"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	October 20, 2023	Digital download streaming	TOO Records	[7]

References

1. Siroky, Mary (September 16, 2022). "The Driver Era Break Down New Album Summer Mixtape Track by Track: Exclusive". Consequence . Retrieved February 16, 2025.
2. Holden, Finlay (September 19, 2022). "The Driver Era Release Music Video For 'Fantasy', A Cut From Their Vibrant 'Summer Mixtape'". Dork . Retrieved February 16, 2025.
3. "The Driver Era are back with a brand new single, 'Rumors'". Dork . October 20, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
4. "Ross Lynch/The Driver Era Are Back With New Single, 'Rumors'". News Wire. October 20, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
5. "The Driver Era have released a video for their recent single 'Rumors'". Dork . November 16, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
6. Gadd, Hannah (November 27, 2023). "Single Review: The Driver Era – Rumors". Red Brick . Retrieved February 16, 2025.
7. "Rumors" release formats:
   • "Rumors - Single by The Driver Era". Spotify (US). Retrieved February 16, 2025.
   • "Rumors - Single by The Driver Era". Apple Music (US). Retrieved February 16, 2025.