Following a breakout year on the South African live circuit, Swimmer returns with their captivating new single, “Waterbodies”. The song is a dreamy acoustic pop piece that captures the beauty of human connection through vivid storytelling and heartfelt melody.
“Inspired by the story of two people coming from opposite worlds, and somehow meeting in the middle. Like all water leading to the ocean, their destiny to be together was always inevitable,” says Marcel, the band’s lead singer and songwriter.
With its warm acoustic textures and lyrical depth, “Waterbodies” evokes the emotional honesty of artists such as Crowded House and Counting Crows, while staying true to Swimmer’s distinctive South African sound and voice.
More info about Swimmer
Since the release of their debut album Sirens and Cathedrals in September 2023, Swimmer has steadily built a reputation as one of Johannesburg’s most exciting and versatile live acts. The album’s singles – “Baggage”, which spent 13 weeks on the Mix FM Top 40 and peaked at #13, and “Feeding Time” featuring legendary actor and musician Frank Opperman, which reached #37 – marked their first breakthrough on South African radio.
Their sound moves fluidly between hard and alternative rock, acoustic rock, and indie folk, blending atmospheric arrangements with emotionally resonant lyrics that showcase the band’s range and sincerity.
A Breakout Year on the Live Circuit
Over the past year, Swimmer has made waves across Gauteng’s live music scene, performing at venues such as Bailey’s, Sognage, The Radium Beerhall, Rumours, Studio 69, Jozi Showbar, and The Irish Club Linden.
They’ve shared stages with some of South Africa’s most well-known acts, opening for Broke ‘n Free, Black Cat Bones, and Laudo Liebenberg (aKING, Die Heuwels Fantasties), and co-headlining shows alongside After Wonderland and Man as Machine.
This growing live presence has cemented Swimmer’s reputation as a band equally capable of delivering intimate acoustic moments and powerful electric performances.
More info about “Waterbodies”
Recorded in Johannesburg, “Waterbodies” finds Swimmer embracing a stripped-down, emotionally charged sound. The song balances lush acoustic instrumentation with introspective lyricism, inviting listeners to reflect on the natural flow of human connection – how two lives, no matter how different, can drift together through unseen currents.
With its evocative storytelling, heartfelt vocals, and cinematic warmth, “Waterbodies” marks a new creative chapter for Swimmer, showcasing their artistic evolution while remaining true to the emotional honesty that defines their music.
You can stream/download “Waterbodies” HERE.
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