Los Angeles, CA – Black Sands is back with their fresh country anthem, “Down the Road,” featuring Brandon Chase (The Voice’s Team Blake). The pensive song blends cinematic country-pop and Americana storytelling with heartland energy. “Down the Road” captures the thrill of motion and the quiet ache that comes with it. The single is now available to stream and download on platforms worldwide.
Produced, composed, and written by Andrew Balfour, the mastermind behind Black Sands, “Down the Road” features an incredible lineup of industry professionals including; Davide Russo (The Chainsmokers, Marshmello), who co-executive produced, mixed and mastered the song, vocals by Brandon Chase, drums by Dan Konopka (OK Go), guitar by Giacomo Pasquali, and piano by Grammy-winning pianist and composer Ruslan Sirota (Josh Groban, Alicia Keys, The Black Eyed Peas). “Down the Road” is a simple yet powerful nostalgic track. It explores the journey of striving to achieve success and reaching your goals, all while trying to maintain your identity and what truly matters. “It’s a reflection on the distance we create while chasing our ambitions, and the quiet faith that what’s meant for us will meet us somewhere along the way,” Balfour explains. “For me, it’s not a song about leaving; it’s a song about becoming—about the journey that leads you home, even if it takes the long way.” Utilizing gentle guitar strums, an upbeat drum pattern, and Chase’s exceptional vocals, the track effortlessly balances a sentimental emotion alongside an anthemic energy, something you could both feel deeply and scream out your car window on a late-night drive. After writing the track, it quickly became apparent that it would be one of the emotional anchors for Balfour’s upcoming album. “The song became less about running away and more about trusting that the right people and lessons will find you somewhere down the road.” For fans of Zach Bryan, Ryan Hurd, and NEEDTOBREATHE, ”Down the Road” is about chasing freedom, ambition, faith, and connection.
Los Angeles-based artist Andrew Balfour, the creative force behind Black Sands, began his project around 5 years ago, but rebranded as a country collective earlier this year. Although this current era is still fairly new, Balfour is far from new to the music scene. After moving on from his previous music endeavors, Balfour wanted to create something bigger than just him. He explains, “I wanted to give people space to try things they hadn’t done before. To step outside the constraints of genre or expectation. That freedom led to some of the most experimental, immersive work I’ve ever made.” Black Sands has built a reputation for genre-bending soundscapes over the last five years, drawing comparisons to alt-pop icons such as The Weeknd, The 1975, and Post Malone. Yet in this new era, Balfour aims to craft a sound that’s “cinematic yet grounded, modern yet timeless,” a vision perfectly captured in his latest track. This era explores the tension between grief and growth, love and regret, while also making space for joy, childlike nostalgia, and the strange optimism that lingers even in broken places. With over 4 million streams, press in outlets like Wonderland, Rolling Stone India, Earmilk, and Atwood Magazine, sync placements with JetBlue, UFC, and the London Olympics, recent nominations at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards, and scoring 2nd Place in the Unsigned Only Songwriting Awards, Black Sands is showing no signs of slowing down soon.
With their brand new track, Black Sands encourages listeners to chase their passions and not be afraid of what the future holds. Stream “Down the Road” now on all music platforms. You can keep up with Black Sands by following them on Instagram @black.sands.official and TikTok @blacksandsmusic, and be sure to visit their website at BlackSandsMusic.com.
