A Swift Farewell Deliver a Gritty and Vulnerable Debut with 'Hollow Threats'

Sydney-based emo pop-punk band A Swift Farewell have just released their debut EP, 'Hollow Threats' and it’s an emotional gut punch in the best way possible. A six-track journey through raw emotion and genre-blending soundscapes, the EP is a bold introduction to a band unafraid to bare their soul.

Produced by Nat Sherwood (Stand Atlantic, Yours Truly) and mastered by Grant Berry (Thornhill, Static Dress), 'Hollow Threats' fuses emo, pop-punk, alternative rock, electronic, and metalcore. with themes of depression and betrayal to identity and acceptance.

The EP takes its title from a lyric in the closer “Homeless,” with the band explaining:

“Each song holds its own meaning, but together they express the broader themes of hardship, challenges, and depression.”

The EP starts with 'I Never Wanted This...' A hauntingly ambient opener that sets the tone with atmospheric synths, before cutting abruptly, a cliffhanger that drops listeners into emotional free fall.

'Silence' comes in with punchy guitars and anguished vocals explore the devastation of betrayal. This is where the heartache begins to pulse loud and clear.

A standout track 'The Haunting' featuring Amariah of Future Static Amariah’s feature adds fierce emotional weight to a song about self-sabotage and feeling undeserving of love. The eerie intro explodes into a metalcore-tinged storm.

With relentless rhythms and a chorus that hits like a plea for air, 'Just Breathe' featuring Besties captures the grip of depression and the inner fight to simply hold on.

'Hold Me Down' Slower and more introspective, it brings a softer, melancholic tone with arpeggiated guitars and a heart-wrenching chorus, offering a moment of stillness in the storm.

The EP’s emotional peak 'Homeless'.A raw, piano-led ballad about the struggles of coming out, building in intensity as drums and guitars crash in with full force. It’s a final, powerful release.

Hollow Threats is already garnering praise from critics and fans alike. Publications like Palisade Weekly, Backseat Mafia, and Hot and Heavy Show have lauded its emotional intensity and dynamic sound. Even Triple J's 'Unearthed' Lauren Guerrera and Max Quinn gave it strong reviews

“shiny pop punk sound with some bite.”

A Swift Farewell is set to perform at the 2 Pizza 2 Planet Festival at Stay Gold in Melbourne on August 9, promising an electrifying live experience to match the emotional power of the EP.