Canada's SWEETBEAST New Music Video Calls Out All The Superficial "Plastic People"
Debut Album "Illusions" Out Feb 21st, 2025
L-R - Eric Gorzynski - Vocals/Guitar, Alex Graham - Backup Vocals/Bass, Colton Schofield - Drums, John Hermary - Vocals/Guitar
SweetBeast explains "Plastic People":
"This track critiques the superficiality of modern society, particularly the harmful effects of social media on mental health. With lines like "effects and filters, digital weapons," the song highlights how the endless stream of digitally altered images fuels feelings of inadequacy, especially in women. This cycle of comparison can lead to doom scrolling, depression, and even suicide, stripping away authenticity and turning people into hollow, "plastic" versions of themselves. By raising awareness of these devastating effects, the song encourages self-reflection and contrasts inner beauty with the hollowness of curated personas."
Watch and listen to the music video for "Plastic People" at https://youtu.be/by6W1-pNhE8
SweetBeast's first full-length "Illusions" is a sonic exploration of shifting realities, blending heavy, distorted riffs with introspective lyrics. It invites listeners to journey inward and outward, reflecting the complex relationship between mind, sound, and reality. The record leans heavily on low-tuned guitars, swirling effects, and a tight rhythm section that creates a dense, atmospheric sound. There’s a hypnotic groove throughout, with moments of psychedelic exploration, where riffs evolve into mind-bending progressions. The songs fluctuate between creative riffs and light, airy melodies that offer a contrast, pushing the boundaries of stoner rock.
"We believe our fans will really connect with our debut album. The mix of heavy, low-tuned guitars and melodic, psychedelic riffs captures the essence of our live performances, which our audience already loves. With this album and its singles, we're aiming to give fans a fully immersive listening experience. We want them to feel transported by the deep, heavy grooves and layered, psychedelic soundscapes as if they’re on a journey through the mind or some otherworldly place. Each track is designed to pull the listener in with dynamic shifts, powerful riffs, and moments of reflection, creating a balance between intensity and space. We hope the singles offer a taste of this experience, sparking curiosity for the full album, which will be best enjoyed as a cohesive journey from start to finish. We're excited to see how they embrace it." adds the band.
Recommended for fans of Queens Of The Stone Age, All Them Witches, Kyuss, and Alice In Chains, SweetBeast's album “Illusions” is due out on February 21st, 2025 from Humalien Records, and will be available for pre-order at https://sweetbeastrock.bandcamp.com/
First Single - “Dream Eater” - https://youtu.be/ErLKQGlu8Qk
Digital - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sweetbeast/dream-eater
Second Single - Music Video - Illusion ft. Space Queen - https://youtu.be/ApFf3TDSuf0
Digital - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sweetbeast/illusion-feat-space-queen-single
Track Listing:
1. 70/30 - 7:57
2. Thunder - 4:01
3. Dream Eater - 5:29
4. Midnight - 4:38
5. Plastic People - 6:41
6. Illusion ft. Space Queen - 11:26
Album Length - 40:12
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2. Thunder - 4:01
3. Dream Eater - 5:29
4. Midnight - 4:38
5. Plastic People - 6:41
6. Illusion ft. Space Queen - 11:26
Album Length - 40:12
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Thanks to Asher Media Relations for all of the details.
