Singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop has unearthed his latest single. ‘Go Down Swinging’ – a synth-pop sensation that embraces self-confidence, staring head-on at the personal battles we face. Written as an ode to his daughter, who was in need of a confidence boost, this soaring new single serves as a light in the darkness for any listener it comes across. Ahead of the release of his third collective, “Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know,” the latest single recalls the album’s heartfelt demeanour and provides a deeper insight into his most anticipated, confessional work to date.
‘Go Down Swinging’ opens with a familiar muted guitar riff and playful drum pattern, drawing in the 80s influences that shape his remarkable synth-pop. Dunlop’s delivery is as self-assured as ever, delving into the evocative verse which dynamically progresses into a thrashing chorus. Coloured with evolving melodies that intersect with one another, it gradually builds up to a gloriously momentous final chorus and outro, in which Dunlop is at the height of passion, singing from the gut.
‘Go Down Swinging’ withholds a sublime infectious energy displayed in the majority of Dunlop’s songwriting. Setting the artist apart from others, he explores a towering synth-pop meets guitar-led sound, which enters a new realm of extravagant arena-rock. ‘Go Down Swinging’ is designed to dominate festival crowds and more with its anthemic beauty, pursuing the signature style that has seen Dunlopt gain 130,000 monthly listeners and support the likes of Van Morrison and Stereophonics. Echoing themes of self-belief and freedom, ‘Go Down Swinging’ urges listeners to be the best they can be, referring to the proposition to embrace the knockbacks and difficulties we face along the way.
Embrace ‘Go Down Swinging’ now and keep your eyes peeled for Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know.
You can catch Gareth in action on his UK Tour this summer:
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