Jack Drinker Releases a Love Song of Hopefulness and Naivety with “California King”
Jack Drinker is a 24-year-old indie pop singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, celebrated for his raw, storytelling lyrics and captivating melodies. His music explores deeply personal themes like mental health, relationships, body image, and loss, resonating with listeners through its vulnerability and relatability. A graduate of UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music, Drinker combines musical maturity with emotional depth, and his debut EP, Dead Boy Walking, has surpassed 60,000 streams while earning numerous radio plays.
Drinker’s upcoming single, “California King,” marks a bold step into more experimental territory while staying true to his introspective style. To celebrate its release, he will perform at LA’s iconic venue, The Hotel Café, on December 20th, delivering an intimate set that bridges his past work with the innovative direction of his future sound. With his growing fan base and evolving artistry, Drinker is solidifying his place in the indie pop scene.
Drinker’s latest single, “California King,” is a love song that captures the exhilaration and heartbreak of romantic idealization. Balancing lightness with a sense of inevitability, the track explores how we glorify people in our minds, only to confront the reality that they may never live up to those expectations. Drinker’s heartfelt lyrics and soaring vocals convey both hope and bittersweet realism, making the song deeply relatable for anyone who’s navigated the complexities of infatuation.
With production polished by industry veterans Alyssa Wilkens, Ryan Schumer (Shawn Mendes, Burna Boy), and Carl Bahner (St. Lucia, Transviolet), the track draws sonic inspiration from Gracie Abrams. Featuring jangly guitar melodies, driving percussion, and vivid lyrics like, “You’re a James Dean movie scene, speeding down the highway,” “California King” delivers an uplifting yet introspective sound. Both cinematic and intimate, the song is a standout moment in Drinker’s evolving artistry.
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