hidden driver is an indie rock band out of tacoma, washington, featuring hugh schmidt (ORTHODOXXER, wellspring) on bass vi, ollie (mini golf water feature) on guitar, and trevor gallo on drums. in a seeming protest of the short-lived hype that many bands of the internet era are subject to, they quietly released their debut EP on december 31, 2023 to, in hugh’s words, “kill the release.” their songs span genres from power pop to emo, with some surprisingly folky lead guitar parts, and i’m stoked on every single one. you probably will be, too.
you can contact hidden driver for booking, etc: hiddendrivertacoma@gmail.com
this is the first EP from hidden driver out of tacoma, wa. really catchy indie rock featuring hugh from ORTHODOXXER and ollie from MINI GOLF WATER FEATURE. comes with a zine with tabs, lyrics, and more!
bandcamp download code included!
[cassette/100]
[cd/50]
UPCOMING SHOWS:
east coast spring tour:
April 25, 2026 - Boston, MA @ Fifth Column w/ (T-T)b, Isadora Drago, Night Moth
April 27, 2026 - Portland, ME @ Live at Madrid’s w/ Future Mailmen, Peach Hat
April 28, 2026 - Holyoke, MA @ A House (reach out to the band for address) w/ Radical Joy, Sleep Destroyer
April 29, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA @ Philly Style Pizza w/ Linden, imy3, Wakeful State
April 30, 2026 - Washington, DC @ The Fridge w/ Girls on Toast, Pourover, Jack Lavin
May 1, 2026 - Hoboken, NJ @ Symposia Book Store w/ Hot Hands and Chris Nitti
May 2, 2026 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Living Gallery w/ Surgeon General, 12345678910
May 3, 2026 - Providence, RI @ AS220 - Providence Popfest w/ Linda Smith, lightheaded, Older Brother, Malasada, Future Stories
SOME PAST SHOWS:
April 21, 2026 - Tacoma, WA @ New Frontier w/ Sex Faces, Semisoft
March 21, 2026 - Tacoma, WA @ Pure Vintage w/ Trash Sound Conglomerate, Faye
February 21, 2026 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern w/ Cuvier, Trances
December 6, 2025 - Tacoma, WA @ The Valley w/ TV Star, Big Top
October 5, 2025 - Seattle, WA @ Black Lodge w/ Fiona Moonchild, New Misphoria, Bosque
west coast tour (all shows w/ mini golf water feature):
August 26, 2025 - Olympia, WA @ Le Voyeur - tour kickoff w/ Mike Huguenor, Fastener
August 27, 2025 - Portland, OR @ Kellys Olympian w/ Dooley, Salmon Doza
August 28, 2025 - Arcata, CA @ the Gnomestead w/ Keep, Icarus & Suns
August 29, 2025 - Fremont, CA @ Jade Cathay w/ Later Alligator, Yipee!
August 30, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA @ the Smell w/ Stereobliss (album release)
August 31, 2025 - San Diego, CA @ 61st House Ever Built w/ Pet, Limping
September 2, 2025 - Ventura, CA @ Vaquero Y Mar w/ Maribel, Millipede
September 3, 2025 - Santa Cruz, CA @ SubRosa w/ cavespeak, RIP Dante
September 4, 2025 - Sparks, NV @ Pizzava w/ Serendipity, Rat Patrol
September 5, 2025 - Corvallis, OR @ Hell
April 5, 2024 - Tacoma, WA @ The Method for BLEAK OUTLOOK FEST
June 9, 2024 - Tacoma, WA @ TACOMA GUITAR POP FEST
May 26, 2023 - Tacoma, WA @ New Frontier Lounge w/ Crazy Eyes, Echo Ravine
June 16, 2023 - Olympia, WA @ La Voyeur w/ Wavers, 11-11, Tender Perennial
September 26, 2023 - Seattle, WA @ Cloud 9 w/ Vulture Feather (CA), Old Growth, Wavers
October 14, 2023 - Seattle, WA @ Cloud 9 w/ Drench Fries
January 18, 2024 - Seattle, WA @ Tim’s Tavern w/ Spyglass, Daffodil Motel, Jordan Eller
February 22, 2024 - Tacoma, WA @ New Frontier Lounge w/ Vulture Feather (CA), Hex Fem, Dunce