By Afraa Kori
Ahead of a massive national headline tour, country music trailblazer Andrew Swift celebrates new beginnings with the release of ‘Nothing Better’.
As a 3 x Golden Guitar award winner, new homeowner and soon-to-be first-time dad, Andrew has plenty to be thankful for.
“It feels like not long ago I was mentally preparing to be fixing caravans and living life as a single man until the end of my days,” admits Andrew.
“I didn’t think that being a full-time musician, homeowner, having a loving partner and a baby on the way would be on the cards, but here we are. Sometimes life blindsides you in the best way possible.”
Andrew penned the song alongside co-writers Lindsay Rimes & Tyler James Bellinger, while attending the APRA Melbourne – Nashville SongHubs sessions in Nashville, TN. Mere days
before embarking for the states he signed the dotted line on his first home. “A lot of the songs I wrote during those sessions were about being grateful for where I’m at in life and this song in
particular really captured that”.
With its freewheeling guitar lines and soaring melodies, ‘Nothing Better’ feels like a natural and exciting evolution in the singer-songwriter’s sound. Produced by long-time collaborator and
multi-award winner, Matt Fell, the recording process was both lucrative and tranquil.
“Having previously worked together on the last 3 albums, I feel like we’re on the same page now more than ever. I love being able to get down to his new studio, Wilder Studios, in remote Tasmania. It feels like you’re a million miles away from the real world and you can really focus on the recording process.”
With a video clip that features the singer’s childhood home and his real-life partner, Simone, the
song exudes an authenticity that can’t be manufactured.
Shot by Jeremy Minnett of Eyes and Ears Creative, the clip combines breathtaking scenery with a clearly elated Andrew Swift.Having notched over 7M streams, releasing 3 x ARIA chart topping albums and garnering 3 x Golden Guitar awards – plus a nomination at this year’s awards for his recent collaboration with fellow country star, Amber Lawrence, Andrew has cemented himself as one of the country’s premier acts.
Fans across the nation will get to experience the singer-songwriter’s impressive back catalogue of hits, as well as new unreleased material, as he embarks on his biggest tour yet in 2025.
“Touring is possibly my favourite part of being a singer/songwriter,” says Andrew. “I love getting on the road, the driving, the shows and connecting with an audience.”
“The tour is unique in the fact that there’s diversity between the shows. Some of the shows I get to bring the band along and have more of a rocking live show, but then some of
the shows are just with my guitarist and its much more of a storyteller show where I’m probably too open with some of my stories but we have a good laugh, often at my expense.”
Andrew said self-care practises has helped him handle the physical and mental demands of touring.
“I’m very hands on, I do a lot of kilometers, loading gear in and out, on top of the admin required as a self-managed artist. When it comes to self-care, I’ve come to realise that I’m somebody that need to recharge in a quiet place, so often I’ll make sure I have a rest day after coming back from a weekend of shows. I think the main thing is listening to my body and taking
some time for me when I need to.”
2025 is set to be a huge year for Andrew Swift, on and off stage. With a baby on the way, a massive 20+ national tour and the catchy single, ‘Nothing Better’ undoubtedly one of his most electrifying releases to date; the best is still yet to come for the travelling troubadour.
The NSW, QLD, VIC TAS and WA tour runs from February to August. Tickets are available via www.andrewswift.com.au/tour
