Brooklyn-based psych-rock band Frankie Sunswept & The Sliver Moons is a colorful fusion of eclectic, far-flung musical influences and thought-provoking themes, and they’re coming to a screen near you with their newest video.
Born from the creative minds of former Crushed Out bandleader Frankie Sunswept and multi-instrumentalist Kimberly Haven, the band brings together a sonic melting pot of Ethio-jazz, Krautrock, ‘60s psychedelia, garage rock, African and South American folk music, prog, and proto-metal.
The result is a genre-defying time capsule that explores themes like collective memory, climate change, mythology, sci-fi, and the enduring power of kindness.
If you’re into artists like KGLW, GUM, or Goat, this six-piece ensemble will feel like home but with a unique twist entirely their own.
Their upcoming debut album, Nostalgia, is set to drop on February 14th, but fans won’t have to wait that long to savor what’s to come. Today, they released the music video for their latest single, “Tears of a Crocodile,” a track that’s as rich in ideas as it is in sound.
Check out the video below:
Frankie Sunswept hails from Los Angeles and has been releasing music since 2018. He has three albums under his belt, including Turning, Frankie Sunswept & The Sunwrays, and Pink Noise. Inspired by everything from world music and psych-pop to proto-punk and thrash metal, Frankie and the band weave these influences into a kaleidoscope of sound that’s as vibrant as it is unclassifiable.
The band’s newest single, “Tears of a Crocodile,” dives into the complexities of language, mythology, and emotion. The phrase “crocodile tears” once described a predator weeping for its prey, but it’s come to mean fake, performative grief. This evolution of meaning mirrors how our memories shift over time, a central theme of the song and the forthcoming album.
The lyrics reflect this tension with lines like “nostalgia for the other,” evoking imagery of a landlocked sailor yearning for the sea or a lost ship longing for shore. It’s a song about authenticity, misinterpretation, and the emotional freedom of embracing the fluidity of meaning. Sometimes, as the band suggests, we cry; other times, we laugh. It’s all a way to process and release.
The music video for “Tears of a Crocodile” is a collaboration between Kimberly Haven and glitch artist Visual Vibrations. Shot in a church basement, the video features the band performing alongside projections of wild animals—elephants, crocodiles, hippos, and lions—brought to life through glitched-out textures.
The video’s shifting tempos—oscillating between slow-motion and real-time footage—echo the song’s stuttering groove. At the same time, the analog-style effects pay homage to the DIY spirit of VHS and cassette culture. The visual journey ends with the band melting into a hazy gray sky of analog distortion, visually consumed by the seductive pull of nostalgia.
“Tears of a Crocodile” began as an organic jam session, built around Kimberly’s synth progression and Frankie’s propulsive bassline. Written by Frankie and Kimberly, the track was recorded and mixed by Frankie, with stem mixing by Tom Beuchel at Flux Studios NYC and mastering by Paul Gold at Salt Mastering in Brooklyn, NY.
Frankie Sunswept & The Sliver Moons are crafting a multidimensional experience that’s equal parts sound, story, and spectacle. Mark your calendars for Nostalgia, which will be released on February 14th. It’s a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for anyone who loves music that makes them think and feel in equal measure.
Pre-order Nostalgia by Frankie Sunswept & The Sliver Moons on Bandcamp here.
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