For longtime fans of McCafferty, there’s something special about looking back at where it all began. The earliest days of any band are filled with raw emotion, rough edges, and an energy that can’t be replicated. One of the earliest glimpses into McCafferty’s journey comes from a practice session featuring “Burning vs Drowning,” a track that captures the band’s early sound in its purest form.
This rare footage was originally uploaded to the Nick Hartkop YouTube channel on October 21st 2012, giving fans a look into McCafferty’s first recorded practice. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_g-UYYmIXs
For those who have followed McCafferty from the start or discovered them along the way, this video serves as an important piece of their history—an unfiltered, unpolished moment before they became the band we know today.
Let us know what you think of this archive footage! Do you hear the early signs of what would shape McCafferty’s signature sound? Drop a comment and share your thoughts.