Tag: Andrew Swift

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Andrew Swift Opens Up With “See You At the Bottom”

Andrew Swift has been dropping optimistic tracks like “Nothing Better” lately, so his latest release “See You At the Bottom” is a bit of a change of pace. It’s still got that infectious feel-good country-pop-rock sound that he does so well, but its lyrics are a bit grittier and more vulnerable.

“I’ve been writing songs lately about how good things are now, but they haven’t always been,” he acknowledged. “I started songwriting as a teenager, dealing with depression. It helped me express what I couldn’t say out loud.”

Unlike his earlier therapeutic material, writing “See You At the Bottom” was a collaborative effort with fellow Aussie Blake Dantier and UK-based Craig Taylor. The trio worked over Zoom and three time zones to make it happen.

“We managed to find a time that worked for all of us in December of last year and got into it,” Andrew said. “It came together pretty quickly and it was pretty obvious to me that it would definitely be making it on to the next record.”

That record is Lucky Stars, Andrew’s fourth album, which is slated for an October 17 release. Andrew has plenty of shows around its release, so get out and support him anywhere you can.

9 October 2025 – The Presynct, Kabi Kabi Country/Nambour
10 October 2025 – Kristen’s Place, Butchulla Country/Harvey Bay
11 October 2025 – The Wallaby Hotel, Yugambeh Country/Mudgeeraba
12 October 2025 – Savannah in The Round @ Mareeba Rodeo Arena, Muluridji Country/Mareeba
17 October 2025 – Noojee Hotel, Gunaikurnai Country/Noojee
18 October 2025 – Welshpool Hotel, Gunaikurnai Country/Welshpool
7 November 2025 – Astor Hotel, Burbong/Goulburn
8 November 2025 – Heritage Hotel, Bulla/Bulli
9 November 2025 – The Savoy Bar, Darkinjung Country/Long Jetty
13 November 2025 – Little Alberts at the Vic, Wiradjuri Country/Bathurst
14 November 2025 – Smiths Alternative, Ngambri/Canberra
15 November 2025 – Nautical Country, Dyarubbin/Hawkesbury River
16 November 2025 – Camden Hotel, Benkennie/Camden
21 November 2025 – St Andrews Hotel, Nillumbik/St Andrews
22 November 2025 – Bellarine Estate, Bellawiyn/Bellarine
23 November 2025 – Kindred Bandroom, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Country/Footscray
24 January 2025 – Blazes Showroom @ West Tamworth Leagues Club, Calala/Tamworth
5 February 2025 – Mt Gambier Bowls Club, Berrin/Mt Gambier
6 February 2025 – Wheatsheaf Hotel, Tarntanya/Adelaide
7 February 2025 – Quorn Town Hall, Pithi Kawi/Quorn
8 February 2025 – Murray Delta Juke Joint, Ngarrindjeri Country/Goolwa
14 February 2025 – Boyupbrook Country Music Festival, Noongar Country/Boyupbrook

Image used with permission from Wildheart Publicity

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Andrew Swift Drops Feelgood Anthem, “Nothing Better”

For someone who doesn’t consider themselves a country music fan, I’m sure enjoying a lot of it lately. Or maybe there’s just a glut of outstanding country music coming out of this country. The latest track to delight my ears is Andrew Swift’s new feelgood single, “Nothing Better.” Andrew drew from his own experiences of a life that couldn’t be panning out any better!

“It feels like not long ago I was mentally preparing to be fixing caravans and living life as a single man until the end of my days,” he admitted. “I didn’t think that being a full-time musician, homeowner, having a loving partner and a baby on the way would be on the cards, but here we are. Sometimes life blindsides you in the best way possible.”

Recording “Nothing Better” saw Andrew reunite with his long-time collaborator, the multi-award-winning Matt Fell.

“Having previously worked together on the last three albums, I feel like we’re on the same page now more than ever,” Andrew said. I love being able to get down to his new studio, Wilder Studios, in remote Tasmania. It feels like you’re a million miles away from the real world and you can really focus on the recording process.”

You can hear Andrew’s authenticity in his lyrics and vocals, so it’s only right that the music video features the real people and places that shaped him rather than actors and fancy locations. Jeremy Minnett of Eyes and Ears Creative captured footage of Andrew’s childhood home and real-life partner Simone.

Country artists are some of the hardest working musicians in the nation, and Andrew is no exception. Even though he’s got a baby on the way, it’s on the road and playing shows all over this wide brown land. Make sure you catch him anywhere you can.

23 February 2025 – TumbaFest @ Tumbarumba Creekscape, Tumbarumba/Tumbarumba
28 February 2025 – Altar Bar, Nipaluna/Hobart
1 March 2025 – Little Sisters General Store, Tang Dim Mer/Sisters Beach
2 March 2025 – Wilder, Turrakana/Gowrie Park
21 March 2025 – Commercial Hotel, Wurundjeri Country/South Morang
22 March 2025 – RegFest @ Horsham City Oval, Wopetbungundilar/Horsham
4 April 2025 – The Duke of George, Walyalup/Fremantle
5 April 2025 – Gatsby’s Skyline, Manjinup/Manjimup
12 April 2025 – arcobar, Boonwurrung Country/Heatherton
29 April 2025 – Oodies Café, Bunda/Bundaberg
30 April 2025 – Oodies Cafe, Bunda/Bundaberg (SOLD OUT)
1st May 2025 – Oodies Cafe, Bunda/Bundaberg (SOLD OUT)
3-10 August 2025 – Tunes In The Tropics, Norfolk Island
28-31 August 2025 – Gympie Music Muster, Gimpi-Gimpi/Gympie

Image used with permission from Wildheart Publicity

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Andrew Swift Reminisces with “Sound the Alarm”

Melbourne single-songwriter Andrew Swift has always penned songs from the heart, but he believes that his latest single “Sound the Alarm” is “as honest and personal” as he’s ever been.

“It was written during the hardest break up I’ve had to go through, but rather than write a heartbroken, ‘woe is me’ type of break up song, what came out was a reflection of the night that that we met,” he explained.

Hearing the story behind it makes this song that much more poignant. I love a story song, and this one tells a tale so vivid that I felt a bit choked up reading that it didn’t work out.

Andrew Swift will promote the release of “Sound the Alarm” with a string of shows kicking off tomorrow night in Footscray.

8 February 2015 – Reverence Hotel, Footscray
21 February 2015 – Berwick Show, Berwick (ALL AGES)
21 February 2015 – Reverence Hotel, Footscray
22 February 2015 – Bonnie Doon Music Festival, Bonnie Doon
26 February 2015 – The Retreat, Brunswick
19 March 2015 – The Retreat, Brunswick
20 March 2015 – Crown + Anchor, Adelaide