Formed in 2022, London-based outfit Sweet Unrest is a rock band built on the fierce sonic chemistry between its members who hail from the UK, the USA and Pakistan. Featuring the talents of frontman Jack, Marlo and Tom on guitars and Dan on drums, this quartet has been going from strength to strength on their thrilling musical adventure.
Melting alternative grittiness, psychedelic aesthetic and elegant melodies into a truly unique musical cocktail, their intoxicating sonic output has seen them win over fans across the UK and beyond over the last couple of years. With the perfect blend of bold guitar-driven energy, poetic lyricism and delicate melodic writing, Sweet Unrest has developed a successful formula that’s resulted in a sound that’s at once familiar while offering something entirely new.
In April last year they unveiled their sound via their four-track eponymous EP which they’ve since followed up with three well-received singles. Now with plans to drop a new track and music video every other month while playing as many live shows as they can, they bring us their latest release with their new single titled “Falling For You.”
The first release on the brand new No Distance Records imprint, the track also marks the band’s first vinyl release, paired with previous single “Peace of Mind.” The new single first came to life months ago when Marlo and Dan were jamming the intro riff, an idea which sat with the band for a while until singer Jack found the song eventually took shape in his mind.
Presenting an emotionally-charged love song in an anthemic indie rock sound, “Falling For You” thematically revolves around the excitement of new romance. Opened by airy tones that give way to the delicate plucks of clean guitar notes, Jack River’s rich voice glides into thread soft melodies as graceful violin tones, bass lines and shaker add to the arrangement.
Building the energy, the chorus erupts with crunching distorted guitars and instantly memorable vocal hooks to deliver a sound that’s both rousing and charming. Flowing with the intricate shuffle of drums, the track progresses towards the epic crescendo where the final chorus is followed by an energising jam capped by slick lead guitar work to craft a sensational finale to the song.
Commenting on the single, singer Jack shares, “Everyone derives love from different streams, but as a human, the most common way is from a person, which is probably why the song has connected with so many. That’s what this song is about. The end of the song echoes that sense of falling apart together as well. It’s a cacophony and that’s what love can be like. I think art is about sharing something you’ve felt, or observed, to make a connection –that’s what a painting is for, that’s what a poem does, that’s what a song can and should do.”
With drummer Dan adding, “It’s all about liberation. A feeling of release. That’s why there’s so much passion and energy in this song.”
Listen to Falling For You below
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