London-based gritpop quintet Sweet Unrest return with their fizzing new single, “All The Same”. The track arrives ahead of the band’s highly anticipated US tour, which includes stops in Los Angeles, SXSW in Texas, and The New Colossus Festival in New York City, marking another step in their rapid ascent through the alternative rock scene.
Produced by Luke Burgoyne (Libertines, Louis Tomlinson, J Hus, Bastille, Declan McKenna), the single captures the raw, driving energy that defines Sweet Unrest’s live performances while expanding their sonic palette beyond the tender tones of previous releases like Sometimes. “All The Same” fuses fuzzy, distorted alt-rock textures with 90s-inspired grit and a pop-infused sensibility, anchored by Jack River’s raspy, instantly recognisable vocals.
River describes the track as a “scathing anti-romance diss,” a pointed yet humorous critique of manipulative relationships. It’s a one-sided argument delivered with unapologetic punch, culminating in a self-aware bridge that acknowledges the shared flaws in all of us. The result is both biting and clever, balancing jaded cynicism with infectious hooks.
Musically, the song thrives on its propulsive guitars, grounding basslines, and punching drums, reflecting the band’s ability to combine classic alt-rock influences with a contemporary, commercial edge. Sweet Unrest demonstrates a knack for turning personal frustration into cathartic, danceable energy, funny, sharp, and undeniably engaging.
Since forming in 2023, Sweet Unrest have steadily built momentum through UK tours, festival appearances at Hanwell Hootie, Lakefest, The Great Escape, Isle of Wight, and Tramlines, and support slots for Carl Barat, Republica, and The Vapors.
With a sellout bi-weekly residency in Camden called Sweet Spot, and recent recording sessions at Abbey Road, Sweet Unrest prove themselves a band to watch. “All The Same” is a perfect showcase of their relentless energy, playful chaos, and capacity to turn emotional candour into raucous, infectious alt-rock.
