the mood swings are…

a six-piece indie/soul band based in nashville, tennessee, blending horn arrangements and heartfelt songwriting into a sound that's both timeless and fresh. formed at middle tennessee state university in 2024, the band came together through a shared love of artists like the dip, lake street dive, leon bridges and daniel caesar. however, it is the sum of their musical differences and backgrounds that contributes to their unique style.

in addition to their distinct sound, there is a camaraderie that is unmistakable in their music. in tracks like “Long-Haired Woman” and “real thing/say the word” there are full-band gang vocals that ultimately separate them from other bands in the indie/alternative landscape.

in just a short time, the mood swings have built a reputation as one of tennessee's emerging live acts, headlining chattanooga's nightfall festival and sharing the stage with artists including tobacco road, fudge, easy honey, and the band light.

on august 21, the band released their debut full-length album, trophies—an 11-song collection that showcases their signature sound of Nashville-inspired soul.