Melbourne artist Andrew Swift has just announced the release of his new single, Sound The Alarm as well as a string of shows across Melbourne and Adelaide throughout February and March.

Speaking about the ballad, Swift says that ¡°My songs have always been of a personal storytelling nature, but Sound The Alarm is about as honest and personal as it¡¯s been so far¡­ It was written during the hardest break up I¡¯ve had to go through, but rather than write a heartbroken, ¡®woe is me¡¯ type of break up song, what came out was a reflection of the night that that we met.¡±

A film clip has also been released, directed by Tom Crotty alongside Umesh & Szabo Productions, the clip for Sound The Alarm showcases Swift¡¯s adept ballroom dancing skills.

2015 has already been a massive year for Swift, having performed at this year¡¯s Tamworth Country Music Festival and now releasing his new single and tour. 2014 saw Swift embark on an east coast tour with Brisbane¡¯s Marcus Blacke, a Sunday residency at Footscray¡¯s ¡®Reverence Hotel¡¯ as well as spots internationally at the renowned House of Blue before recording follow up single to his 2013 EP, Up With The Anchor.

Sound The Alarm is out now. Tour dates and locations are below.

Sun 8 Feb
Reverence Hotel, Footscray Vic

Sat 21 Feb
Berwick Show (all Ages), Berwick, Vic

Sat 21 Feb
Reverence Hotel, Footscray, Vic

Sun 22 Feb
Bonnie Doon Music Festival, Bonnie Doon, Vic

Thu 26 Feb
The Retreat, Brunswick Vic

Thu 19 Mar
The Retreat, Brunswick Vic

Fri 20 Mar
Crown + Anchor, Adelaide, Sa