Swerve, the Los Angeles rock outfit led by Greg Mahdesian and Ryan Berti, released their new EP, The Darkroom, earlier this summer, on June 21.
“23” is a gritty blend of garage and punk rock riffs and a live-take vibe that doesn’t mess around. This is good ol’ fashioned rock and roll. Awesome guitar licks, a memorable chorus, and vocals, just a gritty spirit that feels like its from a different era where music meant that much more.
Speaking on the track, the band’s Greg Mahdesian adds:
23 is just fun for us. From the writing of it, to the recording, to the music video, it kind of really defined our point of view for the entire EP. I mean, it’s dark if you take it seriously, but don’t take it too seriously- just go with it. It references a lot of experiences in our lives- from hotel parties to failed ambitions to just generally living irresponsibly for a while before realizing “whoops, maybe that didn’t pay off!” The key thing for this track, and the whole EP I think, is the idea that it’s all been worth experiencing. Obviously life doesn’t end at 23, but when you’re 23 it feels like it might, and that might inspire you to act kinda stupidly.
Enjoy a listen now below and find the EP streaming / available to buy at Bandcamp.
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