Australian Alt-Rock band Sly Withers released their brand-new single on 17th April entitled ‘Restless’. ‘Restless’ was recorded and produced by Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic, RedHook), mixed by James Paul Wisner (Paramore, Underoath) and mastered by Grant Berry (Boston Manor, All Time Low). Following this release the band will be touring the UK from 4th – 17th May that includes three shows at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton.
Sly Withers are an emotive alt-rock band swinging for the fences. With over 20 million Spotify streams, 2 ARIA Top 10 albums, multiple triple j Hottest 100 entries, and a string of sell-out Australian tours, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Known for their heartfelt lyricism and huge live energy, they’ve supported acts like Amy Shark and Tones & I and headlined massive theatre shows of their own.
An urgent, emotionally-charged anthem pairing raw feeling with polished, powerful sound, ‘Restless’ pulses with the frustration of not being the version of yourself you want to be – in relationships, in life, and in the way you show up for the people you love. As the band explain:
“‘Restless’ is a reflection on the frustrations of not giving your all in relationships and feeling stuck in a cycle of self-doubt. The song captures the tension of wanting to do better but struggling to get yourself together enough to really show up for the people who matter. With punchy, emo-punk energy, the song pairs intense emotion with a more polished sound, for anyone who’s been caught between knowing they need to change and the frustration of not being able to”. – Jono Mata
“The messiness of growing up. The ongoing challenges of adulthood. The simultaneous weight and fragility of one’s mental health. Relationships with others, yourself, and the world around you. These are weighty, unwieldy topics – yet, they’re all par for the course when it comes to Sly Withers. The emotive alt-rock band hold nothing back in their songs, hitting home with both lyrical home truths and their signature sonic intensity. Through a nurturing community and a fan-base that feels less alone on account of their music, Sly Withers have continued to evolve and mature, resulting in their rise to become a powerful force in the Australian music scene.” – Sam Blitvich
With ‘Restless’ upon us and a new album on the horizon, Sly Withers are setting their sights on taking their big-swinging sound from Australia to the global stage.
Tour dates
MAY
Sun 4th LEEDS – Brudenell Social Club
Tues 6th GLASGOW – Slay
Wed 7th MANCHESTER – The Deaf Institute
Thurs 8th SWANSEA – Bunkhouse
Fri 9th LONDON – The Victoria – Dalston
Thurs 15th BRIGHTON – Great Escape – Planetary Group & Impressive PR Day Stage
@ The Secret Comedy Club on stage – 1.20pm
Fri 16th BRIGHTON – Great Escape @ The Hope & Ruin – 6.45pm
Sat 17th BRIGHTON – Great Escape – Australian Stage @ The Beach Jetty – 5.30pm
‘RESTLESS’ ON SPOTIFY:
LINK: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Y8CQEn4cPaMa0VpHQqTql?si=b6802e46b91244e6
