On September 4, 2024, The Driver Era released a new song, "You Keep Me Up at Night", which served as the lead single for the upcoming album, titled Obsession.

[4][5] On January 28, 2025, The Driver Era announced their fourth studio album, titled Obsession, which is set to be released on April 11, 2025.

[6] Along with the album announcement, the band released "Same Old Story" as the fourth single.

[7] The single was described by Dom Vigil from Prelude Press as having a "bouncy, upbeat offering that gives an early glimpse into the earworms that fans can expect from the upcoming album".

He further noticed that the song draws inspiration from 80s tones, with a "mixture of synths and a bright backing guitar".