In the spring of 2013, Drenik left Trashy Moped Recordings and signed with El Camino Media, an LA imprint headed by former EMI VP of Publishing Matt Messer.

He went into the studio in April to work on his 2nd full-length album with producer Doug Boehm (Girls, Guided By Voices, Tokyo Police Club).

[12] In January 2016, "Habitual Love Songs" was released to positive reviews, with Relix noting, "From the driving riff and disaffected vocals of 'Shake Shake' to the jangly Wilco-sequel country sheen of 'Back To You', Battleme delivers something for everyone."

The album premiered on BlackBook that same month, with the blog stating it's "full of sexually charged, slithery, Stones-like blues rockers.

The four song set was recorded at the Cactus Cafe in Austin, Texas on May 3, 2014, and includes a live version of "Burn This Town", originally featured on the Sons of Anarchy Volume 2 Soundtrack.

[16] In June 2017, Battleme announced via multiple outlets the release of a new record, Cult Psychotica, via El Camino Media on Oct 6, 2017, along with a series of European tour dates in support.

[19] A few weeks later, Flood Magazine (US) premiered Battleme's first US single, "Hot Mess", stating "in Drenik's hands, the draining of meaning and morality from the world results in nothing less than a post-punk-powered dance party.

"[20] On October 27, 2017, AllMusic reviewer Matt Collar hailed the record's achievement with an 8 out of 10 rating, stating "the album is a red-eyed collection of fuzzy rock anthems, all centered on Drenik's throaty, nasal-pitched sneer.

What he lacks in outright vocal resonance, he makes up for with strutting rock attitude and literate, philosophical lyrics that are equal parts Lou Reed and Elliott Smith.