Time and time again since the 2020, the heavy music scene has been growing because artists have been sticking to their guns with their songwriting, their influences, and not bowing down to what is popular or what every other band that is showing success is doing.

This band is one of those bands in the heavy music space doing just that. From an opening song on the album that throws you off balance in the first 5 seconds, and a theme that shows a little bit more hope in the sadness of the current state of the world, they create a sonically flowing sound that just connects with fans.

The guys in Downswing join the podcast today. With their brand new album, And Everything Was Dark, releasing on October 24th, 2025, we break into the album and the band for you. On this episode we:

- Review the early reception of the album from the songs played live, including how the opening track "No God to Me" hooks fans into the band in the first 5 seconds.

- See how sticking to their guns in the writing process and writing without a specific expectation allowed a more creative, cohesive flow on each and every song.

- Uncover the theme of And Everything Was Dark, seeing how the focus on the sadness in the world, with a little bit of hope that we all need, connects with so many people.

A fun episode and a deep one at the same time. Tap the subscribe button because episodes like this are coming every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Welcome: (0:00 )

Hey, it's Downswing: (1:37 )

The Live Reaction to "And Everything Was Dark" so Far: (3:16 )

Halloween, Racing Gear Live Show?: (10:30 )

The "Sweatiest" Show Ever: (14:03 )

Writing "And Everything Was Dark" by Sticking to Their Guns: (17:50 )

Most Anticipated Song on Release Day: (21:45 )

Connecting on Sadness, with a Shred of Hope: (28:50 )

What's Next for Downswing: (37:14 )

New Artists to Check Out: (42:47 )

Kevin's Final Thought: Stick to Your Guns as an Artist: (46:51 )