Tedworth “Going Under”
Tedworth is a humble and authentic artist, but he’s definitely not one that should be overlooked. With an intuitively industrial edge and indie emo aesthetic, “Going Under” is unmistakable and massive. From the instruments to the vocals to the lyrics, every aspect of the song feels very special. There are a lot of feelings wrapped up in the sonics, and they scream out to you in a brutally direct manner.
You can’t help but feel deeply while you listen—the frustration, anger, loss, and confusion that’s weighing down one’s spirit. But from the moment the track starts its pulse, persistence casts away the clouds that have been blocking your vision.
“Going Under” tells the story of losing hope and the will to live. Like many creative minds out there, Tedworth has once lost his way to the things he loves. He hit rock bottom. But working on “Going Under,” music again reminded him that there’s still so much to fight for. Unraveling in a heavy undertone, “Going Under” is about resilience.
The stadium-filling single is a hard-hitter that easily resonates with everyone who has ever experienced depression, anxiety, and hardship in life. It’s cathartic and atmospheric, metallic and confrontational, but above all, it’s a love letter to music written by someone who has been saved by music.
Read our interview with Tedworth where we talk about all things music related.
Punk Head: Thanks for sharing this touching anthem! I personally resonate with the song a lot. I know that many musicians too have experienced disappointment and disconnection in their career. Could you tell us more about the story behind "Going Under?"
Tedworth: Hey! “Going Under” is a song I wrote at a time when I couldn't figure out why I wasn't inspired to make music and what my purpose really is here. I got into music making when I turned 18 and really from the first moment of me making songs, I like instantly felt this huge sense of identity that I never felt before. So flashback to late 2022 I was feeling super down and I just couldn't get myself to make music anymore. It just got to be too much and I couldn't stop thinking about music so it began to get really toxic for my mental health. So “Going Under” really sparked the drive again and it really changed everything for the better; and I'm happy to make music again.
PH: Were there any challenges that you encountered while making the track?
Tedworth: Yea, right when I make my songs, I do all the instruments by myself whether that's playing guitar/bass or programming in drums. Doing everything myself right now gets to be a lot when I really wanna make something special, but luckily I had a vision for what I wanted and the pieces just fell perfectly into place. So I’m thankful for that.
PH: What do you aim to accomplish in the near future?
Tedworth: My main goal right now is to find people to collaborate with. Whether that's a producer or just some cool people who I could meet. For me, music is a very collaborative thing since there are so many parts to it. I know different artists that always do everything alone but I can't work like that all the time. I need more balance.
PH: Who are you listening to at the moment?
Tedworth: Right now I'm listening to Beck, midwest emo bands, and chill music like Mac Demarco. So it really ranges for me lol.
PH: What is the one thing that you’d like your fans to know about you?
Tedworth: Idk. Even the idea of a fan is crazy to me because it's like "Why would you put me on a pedestal like that," but that's just my own head telling me that lol. But to answer your question lol I think I would want them to know that I always try to aim for authenticity, especially on social media. Because it's so easy to fake who you are on those platforms. But it just wouldn't feel right to me if I wasn't being honest with myself and showing off who I am instead trying to be something that I'm not. If people like my music though that's a giant W for me haha.
