“Fly drifts between soft-rock warmth and indie introspection, pairing lush acoustic layers with vivid, bittersweet lyrics. Saturated guitars and airy harmonies create a nostalgic, cottage-core glow, while melodramatic themes of memory and release invite listeners to slow down and get lost in the moment. Swede and Skogen deliver a track that feels both timeless and freshly intimate—perfect for late-afternoon playlists and reflective drives.”
This is a short press release that was shared with us, and I could not agree more with the description given for this lo-fi folk rock gem from this San Diego, California-based band. I can hear a bit of alt-country vibe, which could be described as cottage-core, even though I have no idea what that means.
I loved how the melody flowed, how the vocals slowly enveloped you, and how intimate they felt. I have been listening to the track on repeat as I loved the atmosphere the band created. I could easily get lost in the beautiful melodies and all the little sounds they contain.
I have been enjoying a lot of alt-country influence in indie music recently. I love it when bands use country instruments like pedal steel or banjo as a soft touch to a song.
Swede and Skogen did a mesmerizing track, and I have been captivated by it. With each listen, it was growing on me more and more, and I am pleased with the masterfully crafted song and eager to hear more in the future.
Attaching the lyrics below so you can follow along while listening to the track.
Day to day, I just do what I do
And at the end I’m better off
Belly laugh, buddy’s over for some
Out in the shed, we’re talking Neil Young and playing ‘Hey Babe’
You’re up the walls and I’m hog tied down
No sense in leaving
We’re in a last stop town
And I was out there looking for you
And I got lost
My dog sitting on the right, bit this whole thing off
Topping off
There’s not much reason for it
It’s always something new
There’s a list of
There’s a radar beeping out all of the words that I have said but couldn’t hold
Pit stop, get your ducks all in a row
I’m up the walls and I’m hog tied down
Polarize I make space for my laser
Cleaning up, this space feels overgrown
Day to day, I just do what I do
And at the end I’m better off
Written by Filip Zemcik
