Sweets - Weird Money

Sweets is an emerging voice from Newcastle carving out space in the UK alternative scene with raw honesty and high-voltage energy. Blending elements of Big Beat, indie-rap and fuzzed-out alt-pop — in the vein of Deki Alem and Finn Foxell — Sweets channels personal struggle into defiant, kinetic anthems. Following deeply personal singles like “SEIZURE,” which confronted his epilepsy diagnosis head-on, he’s built a reputation for authenticity both in the studio and on stage. His intense live performances have seen him share bills with Kneecap, Anthony Szmierek and more, cementing his status as one of the UK’s most compelling rising underground acts.

“Weird Money” is a frenzied, distortion-soaked anthem that embraces eccentricity rather than apologising for it. Driven by punchy beats and chaotic, Big Beat-inspired textures, the track confronts the discomfort of being labelled “weird” — particularly growing up in environments where difference invites conflict. There’s power in its barked delivery and restless energy, turning insecurity into fuel. The song pulses with rebellion, resilience and pride, capturing the sound of someone reclaiming a word that once stung.

Why it is trending: “Weird Money” is gaining momentum as anticipation builds for Sweets’ forthcoming project later this year, with the single amplifying his already growing reputation for fearless, personal songwriting. Released via Soul Kitchen/EMI North, the track is expanding his reach beyond the underground, while continued live buzz and support slots are drawing new listeners into his orbit. Its unapologetic outsider energy is striking a chord, marking another bold step in Sweets’ rapid ascent.

Band Page: https://www.instagram.com/sweetconnector

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