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Night Swimming’s new single ‘Second Place’ soundscapes the liminal space between migrations
The latest single from Somerset’s own Night Swimming follows on from a string of releases drip-fed throughout the start of 2025. Offering vocalist Meg Jones’ signature falsettos atop the fivesome’s floating instrumentals, it’s a track that at once compliments their sound profile and justifies the band’s many sold-out shows.
Titled ‘Second Place’, the new track finds a muse in the linear space between migrations, where one is forced to move on in blind faith of a new start. Above an atmospheric symphony, sombre lyrics arise from the get-go, juxtaposing the single’s steady drum-beat and feathery vocals, which respectively sound peace amongst grief.
Furthering the band’s cherished soundboard in its 5-minute duration – which engendered the success of their debut single in 2022 and garnered comparisons to the likes of Portishead and Massive Attack – ‘Second Place’ is palatably introspective. As ever, laced with dream pop riffs and building serenity.
Audibly, Night Swimming’s latest recording echoes the quiet confidence of a band content in their soundscape; one they’ve proudly nurtured. Pleasing their fanship with another wispy anthem, it’s a song to be swayed to during their UK tour this autumn, with shows nearing as soon as September and October.
The new track ‘Second Place’ is out now via Wipe Out Music.