Michigan punk band, The Swellers are set to release their fourth LP, The Lights Under Closed Doors through No Sleep Records. They have a release date of October 29th but you can head over to the No Sleep Records website and pre-order it. They have teamed up with animal rights PETA to premier their new song, “Becoming Self Aware” on their PETATV site or the link here.
The song is incredible and has some soul awaking lyrics that just draw you in. Drummer Jonathan Diener talks more about this song as he explains, “I did a couchsurfing/soul searching week with my friends between tour, I was at a crossroads in my life, but one day I had nowhere to go, played my guitar in a park and parts of songs I’ve had for a while came together. It turned into my favorite song on the new record.” It definitely is my new favorite song and I can’t wait to hear the rest.
You can also take a listen to another one of their new songs, “Should” on the MTV Artists site here. When it comes to touring, The Swellers are going back to how it all started. They are planning on touring the US with small intimate house shows, just as they started in garages, basements, living rooms, etc. There is something about house shows that just make it the perfect refreshing and gratifying experience. The intimate atmosphere heightens your senses as you are immersed into the music and become part of the experience. I am hoping they make it out West here and we can see them somewhere in Northern California.
For now, get your pre-order of The Lights Under Closed Doors and visit their social media sites so you can stay informed of their upcoming tour dates and maybe we will even see you at one of the house shows!
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9/4 UPDATE: Tour Dates have been released for The Lights Under Closed Doors TOUR! Check out the list below and see if The Swellers will be coming to a city near you!
- Oct 18 – Chicago, IL – The Beat Kitchen (w/On My Honor)
- Oct 19 – Pontiac, MI – The Pike Room
- Oct 20 – Kent, OH – Euro Gyro (Early Show)
- Oct 20 – Cleveland, OH – Locker Room @ Mahall’s (Late Show)
- Oct 21 – Buffalo, NY – Flower House
- Oct 22 – New Brunswick, NJ – Court Tavern
- Oct 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Mt. Thrashmore
- Oct 24 – Guilford, CT – Mike’s House
- Oct 25 – New York, NY – Webster Hall Studio (w/On My Honor)
- Oct 26 – Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall (w/Big D and the Kids Table)
- Oct 27 – Richmond, VA – House Address
- Oct 28 – Greensboro, NC – New York Pizza (w/On My Honor)
- Oct 29 – Ybor City, FL – The Ritz (Pre-Fest)
- Oct 30 – Pembroke Pines, FL – Talent Farm
- Nov 1 – Gainesville, FL – 8 Seconds (The Fest)
- Nov 2 – Orlando, FL – Capstan House
- Nov 3 – Buford, GA – BlastHouse (w/On My Honor)
- Nov 4 – Arab, AL – Roller Knights (w/On My Honor)
- Nov 5 – Knoxville, TN – Longbranch Saloon (w/On My Honor)
- Nov 6 – St. Louis, MO – The Demo
- Nov 7 – Oklahoma City, OK – TBA
- Nov 8 – Dallas, TX – TBA
- Nov 9 – Austin, TX – Infest
- Nov 10 – San Antonio – House
- Nov 11 – Midland, TX – Pine Box
- Nov 12 – Albuquerque, NM – Cat House
- Nov 13 – Tempe, AZ – The Spot
- Nov 14 – Henderson, NV – Eagle Aerie Hall
- Nov 15 – Encinitas, CA – House
- Nov 16 – Canoga Park, CA – Cobalt Cafe
- Nov 17 – Pomona, CA – Montano’s House
- Nov 21 – Oakland, CA – 1234 Go! Records (w/Heartsounds)
- Nov 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA
- Nov 23 – Cheyenne, WY – Lions Park Old Community House (Early Show)
- Nov 23 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater (Late Show)
- Nov 24 – Omaha, NE – The Hideout
- Nov 25 – Mankato, MN – The Cherry Pit
- Nov 26 – Minneapolis, MN – Charlie Siren House
- Nov 29 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Bunker (Cvlt Pizza)
~ Enjoy, Marisol
Information & Links:
- Website: www.theswellers.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/theswellers
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/theswellers
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/theswellers
- No Sleep Records Pre-order: https://store.nosleeprecords.com/product/6727/the-light-under-closed-doors
- PETA Premiere: http://www.peta2.com/blog/swellers-music-video-premiere/
- No Sleep Records: www.nosleeprecords.com
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