{"title":"Sweeping Promises","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweeping Promises is an artist hailing from Lawrence, KS. Originally formed in Boston, MA, they have quickly gained recognition for their unique sound and captivating performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a blend of punk and new wave influences, Sweeping Promises creates music that is both energetic and thought-provoking. Their lyrics explore themes of love, loss, and the complexities of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of catchy hooks or powerful vocals, Sweeping Promises has something to offer. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience their electrifying live shows and immerse yourself in their infectious melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"good-living-is-coming-for-you","title":"Good Living Is Coming For You","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweeping Promises release their second, latest and greatest album, \u003ci\u003eGood Living Is Coming For You, \u003c\/i\u003eon Feel It Records in North America and Sub Pop for the rest of the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweeping Promises’ members Lira Mondal and Caufield Schnug say lead single “Eraser” is\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e“a malevolent creep – an overly ambitious, shadowy force who bears an uncanny resemblance to you. She watches your every move, mirrors your motions, and ultimately uses your voice against you without you ever noticing what she's done. She’s unchecked ambition, a paranoid girl Friday, an overriding impulse to reflect rather than project. 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Sweeping Promises brought live drummer Spenser Gralla into the recording sessions to give the songs a similar urgency to their live show. The frenzy of its execution also materializes in Mondal’s vocal performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shadow side exists along with Sweeping Promises’ love of their artistic community—borne of weirdos channeling their “outcast” status into vibrant art and punk rock music. \u003cem\u003eYou Say I Romanticize\u003c\/em\u003e takes the ethos Mondal and Schnug have developed and explores the obsessive, fanatical aspects of being ostracized and isolated by mainstream society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sub Pop","offers":[{"title":"LP - Magenta","offer_id":57359715533131,"sku":"R7168-8069","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":57359715565899,"sku":"R7168-4050","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/SweepingPromises_YouSayIRomanticize_1500px.jpg?v=1779105754"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_1ce4cd5f_thumbnail_4096_1efcb643-8905-47d7-907f-1a0d2aee5fb9.jpg?v=1727084937","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/sweeping-promises.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}