Drum Machine” is a synth-pop and dance track by British singer Melanie C, released on May 1, 2026, as one of the key singles from her ninth studio album, Sweat.
The track was co-written by Melanie Chisholm (Melanie C), Sam Harper, and Jonathan Christopher Shave (Jon Shave). Shave also handled the song’s production. Driven by an energetic electronic beat, the song marks a return to a vibrant club sound, where the rhythmic pumping of a drum machine serves as a metaphor for a beating heart
The official music video, directed by Graham Cruz, premiered alongside the single’s release under her own label, Red Girl. Lyrically, the song explores themes of personal transformation, letting go of past doubts, and embracing a renewed sense of self-worth and happiness