Sasha Vale & The Drift
Trip-Hop With a Latin Soul
Sasha Vale & The Drift make music with an easy rhythm and a wandering spirit. Led by Sasha's warm, expressive vocals, the band blends dusty trip-hop beats, bossa nova, Latin percussion, melodic basslines, and vintage guitar into a sound that's laid-back, soulful, and occasionally unexpected.
Their songs move between wistful reflection and playful optimism, drawing inspiration from old records, passing moments, distant places, and the everyday experiences that stay with us.
There's a distinctly human quality to The Drift's musical personality. The melodies are inviting, the grooves are unhurried, and the arrangements leave plenty of room for the instruments to speak.
It's music for people who appreciate a good melody, a little rhythmic mischief, and songs worth returning to.
The Band
Mateo Cruz
Blending live drumming with programmed breaks, Mateo brings jazz, Latin rhythms, and old-school hip-hop influences to the band's grooves.
Lucía Benítez
Her marimba, Latin percussion, and backing vocals bring warmth, movement, and an unmistakable melodic character to The Drift.
Nico Bell
From melodic upright bass to deep electronic tones, Nico anchors the band's grooves and adds vintage character through tape manipulation.
Sasha Vale
With her intimate, expressive vocals, Sasha moves between English and Spanish, balancing wistful reflection with playful storytelling.
Eliot Marsh
Eliot moves between delicate nylon-string passages, jazz chords, and twangy surf guitar, bringing a distinctive coastal character to the music.
Sasha Vale & The Drift — The Debut Album
From the easygoing optimism of “Leaving My Troubles Behind” to the nostalgic charm of “Old Songs,” Sasha Vale & The Drift bring together trip-hop, Latin rhythms, and jazz-influenced pop in a record that moves comfortably between vocal performances and instrumental pieces.
With tracks such as “Maré de Vinil” and “Would the Earth Look Lonely?”, the album explores the band's fondness for vintage sounds, atmospheric arrangements, and rhythm-driven music.
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"Small Things" — The new album
Coming January 14, 2027 — Eleven songs about fleeting moments, restless dreams, familiar places, and the peculiar beauty of ordinary life. "Small Things" takes the band's signature blend of trip-hop, Latin rhythms, and sophisticated pop in new directions. From the dreamy “Forever Was a Word” to the restless energy of “Run the City,” the album explores a broader range of sounds while retaining the warmth and intimacy at the heart of The Drift.
