Sweeter than Sorrow, the musical project of Swedish singer/songwriter Mattias Wahlberg, has just released his fourth and latest single “Somersaults” on April 28th. Following his debut single “Like Water Is Flowing” in August 2021 and two subsequent releases, Mattias has garnered over 630k streams on Spotify.
Described by Mattias himself, “Somersaults” draws inspiration from turbulent times, finding solace in dreams and strength in love. With the collaboration of Jonas Franke-Blom on various instruments including guitar, cello, contrabass, theremin, lap steel, and backing vocals, they deliver an emotional and heartwarming song.
The track begins with a cozy piano line, setting the perfect atmosphere for Mattias’ warm and expressive vocals. As the song progresses melodic vocal harmonies join in, adding to the emotional depth of the song. The second verse introduces soft acoustic guitar and melodic lap steel, building up to a euphoric chorus featuring a rich ensemble of vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, cello, contrabass, piano, and lap steel.
A poignant interlude shines the light on the theremin with a nostalgic and beautiful short solo before culminating in the final chorus. “Somersaults” is a well-produced and crafted song that unfolds progressively, highlighting Mattias’ songwriting skills, creativity, and captivating voice.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience “Somersaults” by Sweeter than Sorrow, a heartfelt musical journey.