Jonny Swift’s new single hits on that weird sad feeling when you realize you haven’t talked to your best mate from school in years. But before you think this is going to be a total downer, the song actually bounces along with jangly guitars and tambourines that’ll have you tapping your foot.
The whole thing wraps up in under three minutes, which is smart. Swift gets his point across (remember playing Atari and shooting pool with your mates?) and then he’s done. No filler, no dragging it out. The guitars have that classic indie-pop ring to them, the kind that reminds you of bands your older sibling might have been into.
Recording this at Digital Man Studio in Barrow-in-Furness with Matt Kassell clearly paid off because everything sounds crisp without being overproduced. You can actually hear each instrument doing its thing. Swift’s been at this for a while now with five albums under his belt since 2020, and he’s got the formula down: write about real stuff people can relate to, keep the energy up, and don’t overthink it.
The song works because it’s bittersweet without being depressing, and catchy without trying too hard. If you want to stay updated on Jonny Swift’s upcoming gigs and releases, you should definitely follow him on Instagram.
