Sweet Boy Steps Out of the Shadows with New EP 'The Machinist'

Melbourne slowcore artist Sweet Boy has unveiled his highly anticipated new EP, 'The Machinist', marking a bold new chapter for the enigmatic project.

Since emerging in 2023, Sweet Boy spearheaded by songwriter and producer Alexander Kendall has cultivated a loyal cult following, amassing over 50 million global streams and even cracking the Billboard TikTok 'Top 50'. Until now, Kendall remained anonymous, letting the music speak for itself. With 'The Machinist', he steps into the spotlight for the first time, bringing a face to the voice behind some of modern slowcore’s most captivating sounds.

The EP leans into heavier, shoegaze inspired textures without abandoning the intimate, lo-fi melancholy that defined Sweet Boy’s earlier releases. Lead single 'i saw the light in you' layers crushing guitars and ghostly reverb drenched vocals over a slow, pulsing rhythm, setting the tone for the project’s experimental edge. Another standout, 'im still here' featuring NYC outfit sweet93, channels the transcendent energy of Mazzy Star and Slowdive, with haunting vocal work from Chloe floating above Sweet Boy’s dense, atmospheric production.

For Kendall, 'The Machinist' represents more than just an evolution in sound, it’s an intentional step toward deeper connection. By revealing his identity, he’s inviting fans into a more personal experience while expanding the sonic universe he’s been building since his self-titled debut EP and follow up, 'Lucky'.

Through emotional honesty, and a hazy, enveloping atmosphere, 'The Machinist' anoints Sweet Boy as one of Australia’s most exciting voices in the shoegaze-slowcore revival. It’s a project that feels both intimate and expansive, human and otherworldly, an EP destined to resonate long after its inception.