A SWIFT FAREWELL UNVEIL EMOTIONAL NEW SINGLE ‘SUNBURN’
SUPPORT FOR PREVIOUS SINGLE 'MOUSETRAP'
“There is a buzz saw punk edge to the indie pop blast, that suggests this would be an amazing live band.”
Backseat Mafia (AUS)
“Best one yet from A Swift Farewell! They've got massive ambitions if the size of this track is anything to go by. Soaring melodic punk with plenty of spice in the mix.” – 4/5 stars
Dave Ruby Howe - triple j Unearthed (AUS)
“This is clinical stuff from a swift farewell. There's a big pop rinse on it, but the punk heat always shines brightest in the balance.” – 4/5 stars
Declan Byrne - triple j Unearthed (AUS)
Premiered on triple j's Short.Fast.Loud
Added to Spotify playlist ‘Local Noise'
Added to Apple Music playlist 'The New Rock'
Following the warmly-received release of ‘Mousetrap’, Sydney-based pop-punk quartet A Swift Farewell have today returned with their perceptive new single ‘Sunburn’ – produced and mixed by Mark Williamson (Inertia, Far Away Stables, Closure).
Opening with reversed guitar and soothing synths, the resilient vocals of frontwoman Emma Mather soar fluently above layers of potent instrumentation. Lustrous guitar riffs swell and upsurge towards an emphatic chorus, where the track’s resolute lyrics convey a vicarious message about delusions, second chances and false hope.
Accompanying the release is the vivacious music video – edited by Robbie Walcott (Down For Tomorrow, Jofi, KYRK). Shot during the current COVID lockdowns in NSW, the clip combines montage footage with whimsical performances filmed at home. Featuring aminated inventiveness and several appearances of the band members’ pets, the music video is a nod to the band’s enthusiastic temperament.
Drummer Dwayne Morris talks about the creative process for ‘Sunburn’ music video:
“We initially wanted to film a live music video of us playing the song at our headline show. However, with the ever-changing situation, we had to find an alternative. Sarah, our bassist, messaged us one day and showed us a homemade green screen idea. From there, we hit up our good friend Robbie and the rest is history. It was a fun experience, especially since I got to hit my drums for the first time in god knows how long.”
Previous single ‘Mousetrap’ was widely embraced by Spotify, Apple Music, triple j, triple j Unearthed, 4ZZZ and The Faction. The band have also received support from the likes of Music Feeds, Wall of Sound, Backseat Mafia, Black of Hearts and Something You Said.
Since their inception, A Swift Farewell have traversed the East-Coast of Australia, selling out headline shows and sharing the stage with Australian behemoths Hands Like Houses, along with local heavyweights Young Lions, FANGZ, and Headstrong.
'Sunburn' will be available worldwide today!
