Noway’s The Cocktail Slippers Unveil New Single “Joyride”
Oslo, Noway’s The Cocktail Slippers Unveil New Single “Joyride” via Wicked Cool Records
Title Track from Upcoming Album Out August 28th— Pre-Orders and Pre-Saves Launch Friday
Oslo, Norway — Norwegian rock ’n’ roll powerhouse The Cocktail Slippers return with their new single “Joyride,” now streaming everywhere via Wicked Cool Records. The track also serves as the title cut from the band’s forthcoming album Joyride, with album pre-orders and the single pre-save launching the same day.
“Joyride” captures the spirit of life on the road — a loud, joyous anthem packed with big riffs, soaring harmonies, and the band’s signature mix of vintage swagger and modern punch. Inspired by classic ’70s rock road songs, the track channels the thrill, camaraderie, and chaos of touring into a sing-along celebration.
“Joyride is, not unlike songs such as ‘Highway to Hell’ by AC/DC, ‘We’re an American Band’ by Grand Funk Railroad and ‘Highway Star’ by Deep Purple, a feel-good on the road song with strong preferences in the 70s rock sound. Joyride is a sing-a-long tune about life on the road, internal band humor, endless highways and singing in the backseat.”— Stine Bendiksen
Formed in Oslo, The Cocktail Slippers are a five-piece all-female rock ’n’ roll band known for blending ’60s girl-group harmonies, garage-rock grit, and punk-charged energy into a sound that feels both classic and fresh. Across five studio albums and countless international tours, they’ve built a reputation as one of the most electrifying live acts in rock, winning over audiences worldwide with their infectious hooks and explosive stage presence.
Now finishing work on their sixth studio album, the band continues to push forward with the same passion and sense of adventure that has defined them from the start.
“We could never be in this just for the money. This is a lifestyle, and you need to look at even the most tiering roadtrips and tours as an adventure.
“Making music, playing live, touring and meeting people is what keeps us going. Its easy to focus on everything that is hard and makes you tired and facts like we can’t afford fancy hotels with single rooms. But at the end of the day, if you can’t turn it around to a positive thing – why bother doing this? We chose to make every single concert, tour and roadtrip a joyride.”
With “Joyride,” The Cocktail Slippers set the tone for their next chapter — louder, freer, and ready for the open road.
The Cocktail Slippers
- Sandra Szabo (aka Flame) – lead vocals
- Stine Bendiksen (aka Rocket Queen) — guitar
- Sara Andersson (aka Vega) — guitar
- Astrid Waller (aka Sugar Cane) — bass
- Maria Storaas (aka Smash) — drums
Single: “Joyride”
Release Date: March 13, 2026
Label: Wicked Cool Records
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Sounds really good, I’ve been enjoying their earlier work too. It’s great to hear they’re continuing to make music.