“We Weren’t Trying to Please Anyone" — Downswing Gets Candid with Peaches

Artist Interrogations with Peaches / Downswing — Inside And Everything Was Dark
On this episode, Peaches sits down with Nick Manzella and Harrison Seanor of Downswing during an unexpected off-day after their Toronto tour stop was canceled. The conversation digs into the long, meticulous three-year writing process behind their new album And Everything Was Dark, including how early riffs evolved, how producer Jonathon DeLees pushed them to refine every detail, and why this record was built entirely for themselves—not for trends, algorithms, or “octane-core” expectations. The band talks about touring in winter, Manny’s heroic CDL driving skills, crafting heavy tracks like “For What It’s Worth” and “Letting Go,” selecting features from artists like Chris Roetter and Travis Tabron, and how AI is reshaping the music landscape for better and worse. They also get into lyrical anger, world fatigue, fan reactions, and even the challenges of Googling “Downswing” without getting golf tutorials. This episode delivers a sharp, honest look at the band’s creative process and the world that shaped their heaviest work yet.