Swindon based All Ears Avow have released their brand-new single ‘Dark Skies’, alongside a music video produced by the band and edited by vocalist and guitarist Claire Sutton.
Sutton comments on the track, “‘Dark Skies’ is probably one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written. It came from a place of pure anxiety – specifically the feeling of being in the middle of a panic attack and trying to make sense of it in real time. There’s a kind of chaos that takes over your body and mind, where even breathing feels uncertain, and I wanted the music to reflect that intensity.
Lyrically, it’s fragmented and frantic, because that’s exactly how those moments feel. Lines like “Where did my lungs go, will I just float no?” are pulled straight from that spiraling headspace. It’s messy and uncomfortable, but honest.
Musically, we leaned into a darker, more aggressive sound while still keeping those melodic pop elements we love. It’s got that rocky edge that lets me push vocally and emotionally – like I’m physically working through the tension of the song while performing it.
For me, ‘Dark Skies’ is about acknowledging how scary it can be when your own mind turns against you – but also how cathartic it is to express that fear out loud. It doesn’t fix it, but it helps. I hope it connects with anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed and needed a moment of release.”
You can catch All Ears Avow at The Great Escape Festival, The Frog and Fiddle in Cheltenham for their Download warmup show, Download Festival, as well as a headliner in Swindon. Tickets are available now.