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Swami Lushbeard – The Truth (2020)

Swami Lushbeard is taking a bold step as they place humanity under the microscope in their new single ‘The Truth’. Delving into what threatens to bend and break people, they ask what it takes to make a stand and how far we are willing to go. While digging to the heart of this, they also provide a blueprint for a better tomorrow. Hitting some of the most personal matters, the single not only speaks up for the band but for all of us.

Don Sprouls (guitar, vocals), Ian Michaels (drums), Matt Sachs (keys), Greg Safel (harmony vocals) and Darren Scholtz (bass) are speaking out on behalf of everyone stuck between a rock and a hard place. Using their explosive sound, they connect with you and ensure that you know that you are not alone. If you are looking for a song that will help you find strength, the band has your back.



‘The Truth’ builds up in the opening with an organ that leads you to some gentle guitar notes. The flowing guitar line hooks you and gets you invested in the single before Sprouls starts asking the hard questions. While he questions you and lays out the struggles you may face, he is also clear that he will be there for you. His performance throughout this is emotive and you can hear the honesty and passion in his vocals.

You can also hear the personal investment of the band in both the vocal and melodic performance. While Sprouls tugs at your heartstrings with his vocals, the melody wraps around you. The harmonisations are as emotional as the verses and lift you up. There is something so motivational about this song as it makes you think, but gives you the support you need to move forward. In the end, you are left feeling like you can take on anything you need to.

Swami Lushbeard questions, comforts and accepts you in ‘The Truth’ while driving you to make the future a better place. If you have ever felt alone, this is the song you need to listen to. There is something amazing about this track that transcends everything that has come before it and makes you want to be a better version of yourself.

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