Sunderland’s rising art-pop outfit Swindled continue their ascent with the release of their bold new single Cosmic Immigrants, out now. The track marks the second single from their forthcoming third EP, What A Nightmare!, and serves as a pivotal moment in the band’s artistic evolution.
“We feel Cosmic Immigrants is an artistic turning point for us as a band,” says frontman Jonny Swindle. “It felt natural for the song to go down the route it has — suave and groovy. Compared to our debut EP, this track required more time to perfect. We really wanted to make sure it delivered exactly what we envisioned.”
Originally previewed during a live performance in 2023, Cosmic Immigrants immediately resonated with audiences, prompting a clamour for its studio release. The track blends Swindled’s indie roots with cosmic soundscapes, nodding to the grandeur of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds — an album that left a lasting impression on Jonny during childhood.
“The cosmic soundscapes present in War of the Worlds heavily influenced our production choices,” explains Jonny. “We wanted to capture that same feeling while still maintaining the Swindled backbone.”
Thematically rich and musically daring, Cosmic Immigrants plays a key role in the narrative of What A Nightmare!, tapping into themes of dreaming and disconnection. “It continues the feeling of escapism,” says Will, “while contributing to the overarching ‘dreaming’ motif — the idea that leaving Earth for Mars is almost unachievable, unless perhaps dreaming.”
As a live staple, the song has already become a fan favourite. “It’s an integral part of our live show,” Jonny notes. “With choreographed movement and atmosphere, it adds a whole new dimension to our set.”
With Cosmic Immigrants, Swindled take a bold step into uncharted territory, reaffirming their place as one of the UK’s most exciting new bands to watch.
The track showcases a band unafraid to push boundaries, embracing instinct over formula and delivering a song that feels both otherworldly and unmistakably theirs.
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