SINGLE REVIEW: Sweaty Wednesday – Like a Hero
Sweaty Wednesday rounds off his debut EP Where Did It All Go Wrong with ‘Like a Hero’, a track that feels like the perfect snapshot of what makes his music so captivating. It’s reflective without being self-pitying, messy in the most human way, and wrapped up in a sound that feels both offbeat and heartfelt. The song captures that strange nostalgia for friendships that once burned too brightly — the kind you look back on with equal warmth and discomfort, unsure if you miss the person or just the chaos.
His vocals really carry that feeling. They’re warm, authentic and sincere, with a delivery that makes it feel like he genuinely means every word. There’s no affectation, no gloss — just someone being honest about something that probably still stings a bit. It’s that sense of emotional clarity, hidden beneath the quirks of his production, that gives ‘Like a Hero’ its staying power.
Musically, it’s an interesting contradiction: cathartic yet catchy, intimate yet rhythmically playful. The hypnotic synth bass and acoustic layering create this uneasy pulse, while the song itself keeps building as if it’s about to burst — only to pull back into quiet introspection again. That juxtaposition between release and restraint feels completely intentional, a reflection of how those intense relationships never really resolve neatly in your head.
The lo-fi production gives it even more personality. Recorded and produced at home, it sounds lived-in rather than rough, and paired with the MS Paint artwork, it becomes part of a bigger picture — a project that thrives on imperfection and honesty. There’s something oddly charming about how Sweaty Wednesday leans into the scruffiness of it all, turning it into an aesthetic rather than an accident.
‘Like a Hero’ ends the EP on a note that’s quietly moving, layered with the kind of emotional depth that lingers. It’s the sound of someone figuring themselves out in real time, and that’s exactly what makes it so engaging. Sweaty Wednesday doesn’t just wear his heart on his sleeve — he sketches it out, spills a bit of paint on it, and still makes it sound wonderful.
