Official press release:
Darkness isn’t merely a theme for Downswing — it’s the environment they’ve learned to endure.
The Albany, New York outfit cultivates a heavy atmosphere and melodic depth, stripping away emotional armor and calloused defenses to reveal something raw and defiantly honest. The band’s new album, And Everything Was Dark, serves as both a mission statement and a bold leap forward.
It arrives October 24 via MNRK, the band’s new label home. Pre-order it here.
Today, the band shares the video for first single “For What It’s Worth” (feat. Travis Moseley of Colorblind). Watch it here:
The song is a bleak outburst of betrayal, confusion, and emotional fallout. Vocalist Harrison Seanor says:
“As a collective going into the studio, we knew that ‘For What It’s Worth’ was a heavy favorite. Right from the opening riff, it just has that energy, that drive. It’s hard not to bang your head.”
Downswing are touring this September, opening for He Is Legend, who are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Suck Out the Poison album. All dates are below.
And Everything Was Dark track listing:
- “No God to Me”
- “Emptiness Remains”
- “Drowned Out”
- “Thanks For Nothing”
- “In A Daze”
- “For What It’s Worth” feat. Travis Moseley (Colorblind)
- “Stand By…”
- “Serpent”
- “Letting Go” feat. Elijah Witt (Cane Hill)
- “Too Little Too Late” feat. Chris Roetter (Like Moths To Flames)
- “Eternal”
Suck Out The Poison Tour with He Is Legend, Eyes Set To Kill, & Teeth:
9/12 Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows
9/13 Lowell, MA — Tafetta
9/14 Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
9/16 Philadelphia, PA — Johnny Brenda’s
9/17 Albany, NY — Empire Underground
9/18 Buffalo, NY — Rec Room
9/19 Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
9/20 Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary *
9/21 Cudahy, WI — X-Ray Arcade *
9/23 Joliet, IL — The Forge
9/24 Covington, KY — Madison Theater
9/25 Asheville, NC — Eulogy
9/26 Raleigh, NC — Chapel Of Bones
* = no Teeth
