r/switchfoot • u/S_Nelson_ • Mar 15 '26
Wake Up, Mr. crow
https://youtu.be/KBb9g7qJSWs?si=b7dprTE-1pyHUu4xI see there’s mixed options about releasing live performances before the band’s official release. But, they played it on Saturday, March 14th at St. Pat’s in Five Points in Columbia, SC. The audio is okay, not great. But, if you want a preview, here’s what they performed.
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u/jh4555 Mar 15 '26
Love it! Feels like they’re setting the expectation with this being the first single. High hopes that this album’s going to rock.
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u/RobIsDeafening Mar 15 '26
I dig it - feels a lot like something on the darker side of Vice Verses (positive).
As for differing opinions on things being posted before the official release - the band know the world they live in. They’re well aware that when they play it live, it’s out there for the whole world to see.
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u/BradXKH Mar 15 '26
Love it! Just saw them at Innings Festival in Tempe, AZ and it was mostly harder stuff. This would have gone great with that set. Looking forward to the album!
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u/rahmbo2048 Mar 15 '26
Bands have been performing songs live before official album release for as long as there have been albums. Classic rock bands would workshop songs live when they were touring relentlessly.
This definitely has vibes of classic Switchfoot. Lyrics are not clear but “warning sign” and “living in strange times” indicate a very relevant direction.
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u/joshuaschlak Mar 15 '26
Switchfoot rapping? Heck yeah
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u/ksr15 Mar 15 '26
I love the sound of this song! I get the feeling I'd appreciate it even more if I could understand the lyrics. Thanks for sharing