Sword (Wisp song)
| "Sword" | ||||
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| Single by Wisp | ||||
| from the album If Not Winter | ||||
| Released | March 14, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Shoegaze • nu gaze[1] | |||
| Length | 2:21 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Natalie Lu | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Sword" on YouTube | ||||
"Sword" is a single by American musician Wisp.[1][2][3][4] It was released on March 14, 2025,[2] through Music Soup and Interscope Records.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]
- Ajay Bhattacharrya – lyricist
- Natalie R Lu/Wisp – lyricist, composer, vocalist
- Alden Gardner Robinson/Aldn – producer
- Ruairi O'Flaherty - mastering
Background and reception
Wisp expanded upon the origination of “Sword" saying that it constitutes the shame and confusion people may feel when they're hidden from the world by a loved one.[3][6] Karan Singh of Consequence described the song as "Abruptly beautiful and illusive".[7] BrooklynVegan Staff said "Sword" puts a "twist" on shoegaze.[8]
Music video
The music video was directed by Rudy Grazziani and Valeriya Dyatko and is medieval-themed.[3][9][10]
References
- ^ a b Adams, Gregory. "6 best news songs right now: 3/14/25". Revolver. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Garner, Emily (March 14, 2025). "Wisp has released a new single and video, Sword". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Wisp Shares New Song "Sword": Listen". Stereogum. March 14, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Marotta, Michael O'Connor (March 18, 2025). "Wisp points her nu-gazing 'Sword' towards an eternal light". Vanyaland. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "Wisp - Sword". Tidal. March 14, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Marotta, Michael O'Connor (April 2, 2025). "The V List: Five of our favorite national tracks from March 2025". Vanyaland. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "Song of the Week: Chappell Roan's Queer Country Anthem "The Giver" Gets the Job Done". Consequence. March 14, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "27 New Songs Out Today". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "Wisp Launches "Sword" Music Video". Theprp.com. March 14, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (March 14, 2025). "Wisp explores a fantasy world with her new single 'Sword' ahead of the System of a Down tour". Dork. Retrieved April 16, 2025.