We’re thrilled to share “People We Used To Be” – the first glimpse into The Swell Season’s new chapter. You can listen at your preferred platform here and watch the video below!

This song came from those honest conversations about relationships – how we show different versions of ourselves from those first magical honeymoon moments to the challenging crossroads where we decide: do we watch it burn away, or fight for what matters?

As an opener to our new work together, it couldn’t be more fitting. This song symbolizes perfectly how our own relationship has evolved over the years to a place where we’ve found strength in our friendship. It’s about empowerment and looking forward – not just for us, but for anyone who’s weathered changes and come through stronger. – Markéta & Glen

Director, DOP, edit & grade by Radim Vanous & Produced by Little Greta in collaboration with The Swell Season.

Written by Markéta Irglová
Produced by Sturla Mio Thorisson

Performed by
Markéta Irglová on vocals, piano, Wurlitzer
Glen Hansard on vocals, electric guitar
Marja Gaynor on violin and viola
Bertrand Galen on cello
Joseph Doyle on bass
Piero Perelli on drums and percussion

Recorded and mixed by Sturla Mio Thorisson
at Masterkey Studios, Iceland

Additional guitars recorded by Damien Brennan
at Cootehill Cavan, Ireland

Mastered by Scott Hull
at Masterdisk, Peekskills, NY, USA