SWEAT Unleash Sophomore Album “Love Child”

Formed in 2019, SWEAT is comprised of vocalist Tuna Tardugno, guitarist/bassist Justin Smith and drummer Anthony Rivera, who have spent time playing in bands such as Dangers, Graf Orlock and Dogteeth. The Southern California trio have now released their sophomore full length, Love Child, via Vitriol Records, the album contains ten lively, snarky and aggressive tracks with hardcore-punk attitude and a rock ‘n roll flair. Love Child was recorded at The Atomic Garden studio with producer and sometimes second guitarist Jack Shirley. The band will celebrate the release of their new album in Los Angeles at The Echo on March 17th followed by a European tour, SWEAT will also be supporting Paint It Black alongside Entry at Anaheim, CA’s Chain Reaction on the 19th April

Addressing everything from healthcare to politics to their love of the hardcore scene, SWEAT are carving out a place for themselves in the alternative music landscape. Opener Commercial Pleasure leads off with a some gnarly guitars and sets the tone for Tuna’s snarling vocals found across the record. Bad Taste is set to be an intense circle pit starter, and Physical is primed for dancing at the band’s live shows. Closer Predisposed Paranoia is about moving forward from an ugly situation and being able to free your mindset, perfectly sending off the dynamism of the album.

“I think a lot of the feeling is the despair around the state of the world, and the internal struggles with rejection of growth or outside ideas. I, of course, add in a fair amount of sarcasm and resentment, especially around positions of and abuse of power.” (Tuna Tardugno)