It was pretty clear after the release of their latest EP Heavy Dancing back in 2015, that Swain had decided to follow a different path, one that eventually lead them into new sonic territories. The facts were simple: This Routine Is Hell was no longer going forward. Lack of motivation and various life vicissitudes resulted … Continue reading
Swain is releasing their long awaited full-length record The Long Dark Blue this Friday via End Hits Records. Today, they’ve released a video for ‘Never Clean My Room’. Singer Noam states: “Two years ago, we realised we were stuck, bored and the shows had ironically become a routine. So we moved to Berlin. I had … Continue reading
Swain are back! With a renewed grunge-influenced sound, they have premiered the video for their new single ‘Punk-Rock Messed You Up, Kid!’. The track will be released on 7″ vinyl via End Hits Records with ‘Hit Me ‘Til I Break My Bones (demo version) on its B-side. The release is limited to 500 copies so … Continue reading
It’s time! The L.A. Journal #3 is here! Its official release will be on December 6th at the Northcote all-dayer in Dordrecht, The Netherlands, and we hope to see all of your faces there. This will be the VERY FIRST opportunity to get your hands on a copy. Pre-orders can be placed now and will … Continue reading
On May 9th, Venezia Hardcore Fest will be held in Italy and we’re stoked to have our friends in No Turning Back, Kids Insane, Swain (formerly known as This Routine Is Hell) and HAWSER on the bill amongst a ton of other great bands. We absolutely love this DIY initiative so we want to give you … Continue reading
This Routine Is Hell is no more. The Dutch quartet recently decided to operate under the band’s name Swain as they’ve felt they changed as individuals but also as a band. That being said, let’s just focus on the music. On a personal note, their previous record Howl was by far my 2013 favorite record … Continue reading
On May 9th, Venezia Hardcore Fest will be held in Italy and we’re stoked to have our friends in No Turning Back, Kids Insane, Swain (formerly known as This Routine Is Hell) and HAWSER on the bill amongst a ton of other great bands. Today, Gnarwolves was the last addition to the line-up which is now … Continue reading
Swain, formerly known as This Routine Is Hell, are currently streaming their new EP Heavy Dancing in its entirety. Head over to http://www.heavydancing.com to check it out. Their new effort comes out in March on Cobra Records and Ruins Records and will be available on black (400), red (200) and green (200) 7″ vinyl. In support of the release, … Continue reading
Swain, formerly known as This Routine Is Hell, have announced a European tour with Direct Effect in support of their new EP called Heavy Dancing. Their new effort comes out in March on Cobra Records and Ruins Records and will be available on black (400), red (200) and green (200) 7″ vinyl. On March 5th, Swain will kick off … Continue reading
Swain, formerly known as This Routine Is Hell, have released the title track off their upcoming EP called Heavy Dancing. Their new effort will come out in March on Cobra Records and Ruins Records and will be available on black (400), red (200) and green (200) 7″ vinyl. Place your pre-orders now! Swain: Facebook / Pre-order via Cobra … Continue reading
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