Vocalist Marcos Leal recently announced his departure from Ill Niño, redirecting his focus to both Shattered Sun and his country rock band Swim The Current. A new single titled “Stay” by Swim The Current was released this week and can be found below in a music video directed by Tom Flynn.
In this band, Leal is joined by bassist George Pond from Disciples Of Verity, guitarist Greg Antine, drummer Chris Moore (known for his work with George Lynch, Ultraphonix, and Rock Of Ages), and lead guitarist Joe Gareri.
Leal offered the following regarding the song:
“I’m freakin excited to bring you Swim The Current‘s latest track off our upcoming album, ‘Stay‘ It will be our first step into the Country Rock Music Scene, and I couldn’t be happier taking this next step in my career with TLG ZOID/Virgin Music Group in our corner!
When I first came up with the concept of the ‘Stay‘ music video with Tom Flynn, I wanted something to mirror exactly what we are, a little bit of country and a little bit of metal. I’m incredibly thankful to be working with Tom who I’ve always considered the best in the business at his craft. I’m very thankful for him, TLG/ZOID and Revolver for helping me bring this vision to light.
When I wrote ‘Stay‘ with George and Sahaj Ticotin, we were talking about the crazy punch-drunk love we have all experienced throughout our lives. Sometimes the love you have for that person of your dreams will make you do some crazy things. Sometimes no choice is your choice, and the weight of moving on is too much to carry. In the end, letting go was the choice you should have made, but instead, you stayed.”
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