This week on Gemini Baby, I’m joined by Drives the Common Man - an Indigenous artist, songwriter, and producer from Southern Ontario creating genre-bending pop-punk rock that’s electric, visceral, and completely his own. We talk about his creative process, the release of “Grief & Purpose,” and how he uses music to process both personal and global issues.

We also dive into his journey building an authentic audience, including over 200k followers on TikTok, and how he’s learned to stay grounded while the algorithm keeps evolving. Drives also opens up about his identity and Indigenous roots, sharing how his heritage shapes his sound, his storytelling, and the way he shows up as an artist in today’s world.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ahead of the curve in how they experience music - the ones who see it not  ...