{"id":41827,"date":"2025-04-10T17:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41827"},"modified":"2025-03-31T19:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T23:51:21","slug":"dive-into-the-dream-night-swimming-share-in-the-real-world-announce-uk-headline-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41827","title":{"rendered":"Dive Into the Dream: Night Swimming share \u2018In The Real World\u2019 + announce UK headline tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Night Swimming is back with an all-new single, <em>In The Real World<\/em>, and they&#8217;re not stopping there\u2014they\u2019re hitting the road with their debut UK headline tour this autumn. Earlier in May, they\u2019ll be sharing the stage with Miki Berenyi (of Lush), making this season a must-see for dream pop fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the mesmerizing visualiser for <em>In The Real World<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Q6ouwkV4bY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-CA&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stream the single here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/singinglight.ffm.to\/nightswimming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/singinglight.ffm.to\/nightswimming<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Released on March 31st, <em>In The Real World<\/em> captures the bittersweet ache of youthful detachment with an ethereal dream-pop vibe. Following the success of their 2024 debut EP, \u2018No Place To Land,\u2019 Night Swimming is expanding their sonic landscape with this latest track. Their sound has already earned nods from tastemakers like NME, Dork Magazine, and BBC 6 Music, and now they\u2019re inviting fans to dive even deeper into their world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The track is a beautifully crafted journey produced by Peter Miles (known for work with TORRES and Orla Gartland) and polished by Simon Scott of Slowdive. It explores the feelings of being emotionally and geographically isolated, perfectly reflecting the introspective mood of someone longing for something more. Vocalist and lyricist Meg Jones, who spent her formative years amidst the rural beauty of Shropshire, explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em> &#8220;In The Real World is written from the perspective of a young person who feels physically and emotionally isolated. It expresses a longing to be part of something bigger, but not feeling sure what that might look like.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Night Swimming\u2019s creative process is as organic as it is collaborative. &#8220;<em>Typically, for me, melody comes first, letting lyrics flow organically,&#8221;<\/em> Meg shares. &#8220;<em>But with In The Real World, the phrase &#8216;I long to be in the real world&#8217; surfaced immediately\u2014it was raw, deeply subconscious, and perfectly captured the yearning I felt growing up in rural Shropshire. The music, inspired by those long walks with headphones and a head full of fantasy books, just needed to be honest and cinematic.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Musically, the band draws from influences like Melody&#8217;s Echo Chamber, infusing controlled chaos and lush chord progressions into their work. Their sound, which also nods to legends like Cocteau Twins, The Cure, and Radiohead, evolves to include contemporary vibes from acts like Wolf Alice, Just Mustard, and Warpaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live, Night Swimming&#8217;s energy is undeniable. Having kicked off the SWX stage at Bristol\u2019s Dot To Dot Festival in 2024, they\u2019ve since built a reputation for delivering immersive, heartfelt performances. Alongside support slots for Heartworms, bdrmm, Miki Berenyi, and more, their growing fanbase is ready to experience their debut headline tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the live dates below and grab your tickets now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3rd May<\/strong> \u2013 Wanderlust Fest, Southampton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9th May<\/strong> \u2013 London, Moth Club (supporting Miki Berenyi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>16th May<\/strong> \u2013 Bristol, Exchange (supporting Miki Berenyi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>17th May<\/strong> \u2013 Southampton, Joiners (supporting Miki Berenyi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>24th Sept<\/strong> \u2013 Birmingham, The Victoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25th Sept<\/strong> \u2013 Leeds, Headrow House<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>26th Sept<\/strong> \u2013 Brighton, Green Door Store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>27th Sept<\/strong> \u2013 Southampton, Heartbreakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12th Nov<\/strong> \u2013 Manchester, Gullivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>13th Nov<\/strong> \u2013 Nottingham, The Bodega<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14th Nov<\/strong> \u2013 London, The Grace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>15th Nov<\/strong> \u2013 Bristol, Thekla <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>In The Real World<\/em> isn\u2019t just a song\u2014it\u2019s an invitation to dream, wander, and find beauty in isolation. Join Night Swimming as they bring their unique blend of heartfelt lyrics, captivating soundscapes, and cinematic energy to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay in the loop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agency.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=22decc7ae58bc37f5aabe1a6c&amp;id=61a481b8ce&amp;e=dc6f4d9379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@nightsswimming<\/a><br>TikTok:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agency.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=22decc7ae58bc37f5aabe1a6c&amp;id=aacbd36074&amp;e=dc6f4d9379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@nightsswimming<\/a><br>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agency.us19.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=22decc7ae58bc37f5aabe1a6c&amp;id=eaab0a163b&amp;e=dc6f4d9379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\/nightsswimming<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Night Swimming is back with an all-new single, In The Real World, and they&#8217;re not stopping there\u2014they\u2019re hitting the road with their debut UK headline <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=41827\" title=\"Dive Into the Dream: Night Swimming share \u2018In The Real World\u2019 + announce UK headline tour\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41829,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[22,23,25,28,30,1907],"tags":[9985,12329,11635,1245],"class_list":["post-41827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-rock","category-indie","category-live","category-music","category-new-release","category-news","tag-dream-pop-2","tag-in-the-real-world","tag-night-swimming","tag-tour-dates"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_4180.jpeg?fit=1200%2C1200","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2B2TV-aSD","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":40281,"url":"http:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=40281","url_meta":{"origin":41827,"position":0},"title":"Night Swimming\u00a0release new single \u2018Evergreen\u2019","author":"cultureaddicts","date":"April 16, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Bath-based five-piece\u00a0Night Swimming\u00a0have shared their new single Evergreen. 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