Around About Dusk release single 'The Swarm'
Around About Dusk fuses New Orleans jazz, European folk, roots and blues. Based in Bristol, UK, their captivating sound has been featured on BBC Radio 6 Music.
With rich harmonies, macabre humour and folkloric storytelling, they conjure the romance of old cafés, the spirit of New Orleans porches, and the intimacy of campfire songs.
With performances at festivals including Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, Bristol Folk Festival, and Secret Garden Party, as well as extensive European tours, Around About Dusk brings charm, authenticity, and a distinctive presence to every stage.
“There’s an idiosyncratic feel to their sound that’s refreshing and the delivery sounds effortless. It’s playful and fun.”
— Fresh On the Net, Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6
ABOUT THE TRACK
A folkloric witch-tale set to a Latin groove — weaving dark, sultry folk harmonies with cumbia rhythms, horns, and dance-floor energy. ‘The Swarm’ introduces listeners to a powerful, misunderstood figure — part storm, part oracle, part force of nature. A witch’s tale told through hypnotic cumbia grooves, where folk harmonies and Latin horns conjure both darkness and celebration. Like a dance party in the underworld!
KEY POINTS
Folklore + Feminine Power: Inspired by myths of witches and Baba Yaga, the track tells the story of a woman feared and revered in equal measure.
Lyrical Depth: Evocative imagery and a folkloric tale inspired by tales of Baba Yaga, folkloric stories and the poetry of Robbie Burns’ “Address to the Deil.”
For Fans Of: C W Stoneking, Beirut, Lila Downs, Las Cafeteras, Coco Rosie, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Tuba Skinny, Yann Tiersen, Sierra Ferrell, Tom Waits, Regina Spektor.
