A Swift Farewell, the emo pop punk quartet hailing from the heart of Eora / Sydney, Australia, have released their new single Silence, and also welcome Gabrielle Michael as their new bassist, adding a fresh dynamic to their already powerful sound. Silence marks the band’s poignant debut for the year. Silence is produced and mixed by Nat Sherwood (Besties, Weightless, Sarah Saint James), with further drum engineering by Chris Blancato (Northlane, Vilify, Reliqa) and mastered by Grant Berry of Fader Mastering (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly, Redhook).
A Swift Farewell brings out the angst in their latest release, Silence, ushering in a new musical era for the band. The verse draws listeners in with a calm but dark guitar riff and electronic drum loops. The pre-chorus highlights vocalist Ryo with layered harmonies and minimal instrumentation. The chorus bursts with energy and angst, leading into a dynamic second verse, an explosive guitar solo, and an outro that resolves without the usual final chorus.
The frustration of being in a one-sided relationship is palpable, where the other person is consumed by their own world, constantly talking about their life and problems without a single thought for yours. They lean on you for emotional support, oblivious to the fact that you, too, may be struggling. The lyrics, “Silence, there’s nothing like silence,” perfectly capture the yearning for peace, the desperate wish to say, “Shut up, I’m sick of hearing about your problems”.
Gabrielle Michael shares their thoughts on becoming the fourth puzzle piece of A Swift Farewell. “I’m [Gabrielle] beyond excited to be teaming up with my very best friends in A Swift Farewell. It feels like a long time coming after filling in on bass for them on tour. Nothing feels better than sharing the stage with people who you not only love, but know that they share the same deep passion for the art you create together”.
To celebrate the release of Silence, A Swift Farewell will hit the stage at The Lansdowne on February 15, supporting Nottingham pop punk gang As December Fall (UK). They will also headline Good Intent’s After Dark event on February 28, once again at The Lansdowne.
Having previously shared the stage with some of the biggest names in Australian and international rock, including Lil Lotus (USA), Yours Truly, Hands Like Houses, Bloom, The Beautiful Monument, Alt, Future Static, and many more, A Swift Farewell have become well-known for their captivating, high-energy live shows that leave audiences buzzing.
The band’s previous releases have garnered widespread support from key platforms including Spotify, Apple
Music, triple j, triple j Unearthed, and Australian community radio. They’ve also gained significant online
recognition, with features from Alternative Press (USA), Blunt Magazine, Hysteria Magazine, Music Feeds, Wall of Sound, Backseat Mafia (UK), and Something You Said.
