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Swords Release New Track ‘Betty Machete’ From Their Forthcoming Album Tidal Waves

Written by Breffni Banks on July 22, 2016. Posted in News.

Betty Machete is the first single from Swords forthcoming second album Tidal Waves.

Swords are a three piece band from Dublin, with members Diane Anglim (vocals & piano), Jarlath Canning (bass, guitars & synth) and Ian Frawley (drums).

The album Tidal Waves, due for release this winter, was produced by platinum selling producer Karl Odlum (The Frames, Gemma Hayes, Mic Christopher, Ham Sandwich), and Mastered by
Grammy winning engineer Mandy Parnell (Feist, Bjork, The xx, Sigur Ros, Tame Impala). It marks a departure in sound from Swords previous releases, the band noting a more considered approach to writing, live recording methods, sparse arrangements and a fuller, more
organic sound.

A live version of Betty Machete was previously released on the EP ‘Live at Smalltown America Studios’.
Betty Machete is available digitally on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.

Swords previous work has been published by Smalltown America Music, playlisted by TXFM, aired on RTE 2FM, Today FM and BBC Radio. Shows have included headliners at Whelans, The Button Factory, slots at Electric Picnic and support at The Olympia Theatre. With TV appearances on Other Voices, The Works and Ceol ar an Imeall.

More singles and live date announcements soon…

You can follow Swords on Facebook, Twitter & SoundCloud

Swords release live EP

Written by Breffni Banks on October 21, 2014. Posted in News.

On September 27th Swords played to a live audience at Smalltown America Records studio in Derry.

The set was mainly new material that the band had been quietly working on lately.

The EP; Swords – Live at Smalltown America contains live versions of 4 new songs and also the track ‘Wicklow’ from their album Lions & Gold.

Purchase Link: http://independentmusic.com/releases/swords-live-at-smalltown-america

Available Until: Tues 4th Nov 2014.

You can follow Swords on Facebook & Twitter

Swords headline at Button Factory

Written by Breffni Banks on June 27, 2014. Posted in News.

Swords will host their only summer headline, and biggest show to date on Friday July 25th in The Button Factory, Dublin. Following on from their support slot in The Olympia Theatre the group (Diane Anglim, Jarlath Canning and Ian Frawls) have been away writing new material will debut some new tracks at the Button Factory show.

Swords will see support from Deaf Joe and Elastic Sleep at their Button Factory show. Doors open at 7:30pm.

You can follow Swords on Facebook and Twitter and you can purchase tickets from Entertainment.ie

Swords Join Smalltown America Music

Written by Breffni Banks on September 25, 2013. Posted in News.

Dublin three-piece, Swords, have become the latest act to join the ranks of independent Northern Irish label and publisher, Smalltown America Music. The band has signed a publishing deal with the company for selected tracks from their debut album, “Lions and Gold”.

“Lions and Gold” was produced by Karl Odlum and its lead single, also called “Lions and Gold”, has become a mainstay of Irish radio throughout the summer, propelling the band to new audiences and culminating in a triumphant appearance at this month’s Electric Picnic Festival.

Smalltown America Music’s current roster of artists includes Axis Of, Little Bear and LaFaro among others, while their alumni include And So I Watch You From Afar, Fighting with Wire and Oppenheimer.

Swords Upcoming Gigs:

4 Oct Homebeat – Dublin

5 Oct Joburger – Dublin – 1pm Acoustic Session for HWCH13

5 Oct The Workman’s Club – HWCH13 – (8pm Sharp)

http://www.swordsband.com

http://www.smalltownamericamusic.com

Swords Set to Release Debut Album | Lions & Gold

Written by Breffni Banks on June 24, 2013. Posted in News.

Dublin-based band swords are set to play a headline performance in Whelan’s main venue on Friday July 5^th, to launch their debut album “Lions & Gold”. It will be a significant step up for the band who have been working on the album for the past ten months.

Recording began last November in a cottage in remote Co Kilkenny with Karl Odlum on production duties, continuing with sessions in Dublin and most recently mastering in Abbey Road Studios.

The 11 track album has been pre empted by two single releases: “All The Boys” which became Phantom 105.2’s most played track and lifted the band into Dublin’s musical consciousness along with their Camden Crawl performance and an appearance on the TV show Other Voices. The second single, “Lions & Gold”, shows the bands depth & is a considered follow-up.

“Lions & Gold” the album will be available on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify from July 5^th, and swords will have physical copies available for sale at the show in Whelan’s.

Check out swords’ latest video for “Lions & Gold”, with animation by David McSwiggan.

Whelan’s

July 5th

Special Guest: Leanne Harte

Doors 8PM

Tickets €10 from Entertainment.ie/Tickets

http://entertainment.ie/show-/Whelans/swords/events-2665625.htm

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swords Announce Whelan’s Headline Gig

Written by Breffni Banks on March 19, 2013. Posted in News.

Ahead of their hotly-anticipated festival appearances at Camden Crawl and Vantastival, Dublin-based band swords have just announced their first ever headline performance in Whelan’s, Dublin on Friday July 5th.

Since their début EP Launch in 2012, the band has played an impressive number of shows throughout Ireland, including a headline slot at Electric Picnic. swords began 2013 on a sweet note, performing for Whelan’s Ones to Watch in January, and recording a live track for RTE’s Other Voices in February.

Drawing comparisons to Beach house, Portishead, Feist, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, their blend of guitars, synths, samples, loud drums, and keyboard hooks, along with Diane Anglim’s haunting and intimate vocals is something quite unique.

They approach songwriting with a passion and a need to express themselves honestly, and in the moment. ‘Our songs are changing as we change’ Anglim says, ‘they reflect the things we go through, and the energy we feel as we write. It’s important to us that we follow our ears and our own energies, instead of aiming for a certain musical genre.’

swords’ upcoming album ‘Lions and Gold’ is set for release in July 2013

Book Now on: entertainment.ie/tickets

Details: swords – Whelan’s Main Room – Fri July 5th – 8pm

Price: €10

Tickets: on http://e1.ie/1cre / entertainment.ie/tickets

Tickets available from Tues March 19th.

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