In the exquisite new single ‘Go Down Swinging’, synth-pop mastermind Gareth Dunlop is truly at his best. Submerging his cinematic sensibilities with a heartfelt meaning at its core, the hit is a wondrous influx of upbeat instrumentation and soaring vocal flourishes, boasting one of his finest offerings yet. As a prelude to the greatly anticipated ‘Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know’, this new single is summer wrapped in a song, crafting a joyous illustration of freedom and joy. Written to forever empower his daughter, Joanie, ‘Go Down Swinging’ displays the synth-pop artist at his most magnificent.
Echoing the renowned style that has seen the artist’s music appear on a number of TV Dramas, including ‘This Is Us’, ‘Go Down Swinging’ portrays the cinematic nature of his songwriting, which is met with a powerful blend of flooring synths and guitar lines that range from sweetly rhythmic to earth-shattering. It’s solid proof that Dunlop can be lyrically powerful whilst maintaining his uplifting style. Coloured with bright production and unique vocal strength, ‘Go Down Swinging’ is a guiding light for his daughter and listeners alike.
The classic shades of ‘Go Down Swinging’ echoes Dunlop’s original influences, including folk heroes Bob Dylan and Tom Waits. Met with his glistening synth-pop twist, Dunlop’s inspiring messages are a polished breath of fresh air and an astounding take on traditional songwriting. ‘Go Down Swinging’ cascades to stunning levels, leaving listeners with the repeated line – “If we go down / We go down swinging. Haunted by elusive vocals that could easily hush an arena, ‘Go Down Swinging’ crafts an unshakeable impact.
Ready to embark on his UK tour this summer and set audiences alight with ‘Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know’ Gareth Dunlop is multiplying his celebrated sound to the next level. With 130,000 monthly listeners in waiting, his most incredible work cannot come sooner. For now, you can catch the artist on his UK headline tour this July,, and marvel in the empowering beauty of ‘Go Down Swinging’.
Listen to ‘Go Down Swinging’
UK tour dates:
June 12th – EBGBs, Liverpool – Headline Show
June 13th – Flapper, Birmingham – Headline Show
June 14th – Crofters Rights, Bristol – Headline Show
June 15th – The Lower Third, London – Headline Show
June 18th – Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield – Headline Show
June 19th – Gullivers, Manchester – Headline Show
June 20th – Cluny 2, Newcastle – Headline Show
June 22nd – Nice’N’Sleazy, Glasgow – Headline Show
June 28th – Limelight, Belfast – Headline Show
July 20th – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin – Supporting Damien Dempsey