DrewJam – Ultraviolet (2026)
Sincerity, honesty and tenderness, all wrapped in a sonic parcel of rock-inspired intimacy and intensity, and don’t forget the silvery sonic ribbon built on raw insight and originality. Imagine this kaleidoscopic package, and you are thinking of DrewJam’s music. Hailing from the UK, DrewJam (also known as Andrew James Knox) wanders through fields of classic rock, indie-rock, soft rock, and a bit of indie-pop thrown into the mix, with the aim of creating and sharing moving melodies. The latest addition to his discography is the single ‘Ultraviolet’.
Following his singles ‘What If We Stayed Here’ and an acoustic version of ‘Friends With A Fool’, DrewJam steps into 2026 with ‘Ultraviolet’. Recorded and produced between London Road Studios and home sessions, with Max Hopwood (engineering and mixing), ‘Ultraviolet’ delves into a heavier, harder classic rock tone. The single opens with a whisper of lighter indie-rock waiting to spark, but it is pushed aside with a soft rock meets classic rock vibe… all in all, a lot of rock music in the mix. No complaints on our side.
For me, ‘Ultraviolet’ is a slow-burning track shifting from a hushed outset to a climactic guitar crescendo; however, it is also a melody carrying you across a sonic river, riding the ripples with a smile on your face. The harmonic weave of Ross Gardner’s bold drums, a shiver of DrewJam’s piano, and his zestful electric guitar offers not only a symphonic sound but also showcases the camaraderie and harmonic understanding between Gardner and Knox.
Melodically, ‘Ultraviolet’ is a song you could enjoy without the need for words, particularly the simple piano outro. This doesn’t mean I wait for the song to end, but it’s just a soothing lightness ending the heavy tune. As a song of atmospheric and cinematic proportions, as well as a pretty heavy jam, ‘Ultraviolet’ is energetic while ethereal. Yet, it is the lyrics that enhance the intensity of the track. DrewJam explains:
“There’s a feeling in this song of something you can sense before you fully understand it. A kind of invisible energy that can overwhelm, but also illuminate.”
Find out more about DrewJam on his official website, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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