Australian Alt-Rock band Sly Withers have released a brand-new single 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).
Sly Withers are Jono Mata (guitar and vocals), Sam Blitvich (guitar and vocals), Shea Moriarty (bass) and Fraser Cringle (drums).
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.
