A SWIFT FAREWELL RETURNS WITH AN ENERGIZED SINGLE, “JUST BREATHE FT. BESTIES”

While the stigma surrounding mental health is, thankfully, fading, there are still some caveats to the conversations we have about it. Genre-defiant group A Swift Farewell has teamed up with Besties to tackle the hard stuff in a new single, “Just Breathe.”

This glitchy, larger-than-life anthem not only sounds great, but it also shakes up the reality of mental health conversations. Many people offer surface-level advice, which can only scratch the surface and inevitably harm the conversation subject. A Swift Farewell suggests that starting to “just breathe” feels hollow, often invalidating real-world struggles with anxiety.

Sonically, the track follows a rather trendy pattern; a stadium-ready sound fills the mix, with punchy, robust electronic drums carrying a melodic lead vocal. The guitar work throughout is strong, giving the song a bit of an edge it wouldn’t have without it. The Besties feature rounds everything out; the two vocalists contrast just right, with a duality to them that enables context for the mix.

A Swift Farewell continually develops their sound without forgetting who they are. Perhaps it’s lyrical themes like mental health topics that keep them grounded, but regardless, this is a strong single offering a potent message that could help many.