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
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
Hailing from the city of Antwerp, Belgium, DIY hardcore outfit LOTUS are a fairly new incarnation but nonetheless prepared to take European hardcore by the scruff of its neck with a medley of rock solid breakdowns, angst riddled vocals and outrageous riffs. Featuring ex members of Accept The Change and Redding this chaotic four piece are … Continue reading
In September we introduced you to a young uprising band from Belgium called LOTUS. After playing together for a number of years, the guys have finally decided to put their fresh wave of groovy punk hardcore out on vinyl and tape. On November 22nd they are releasing Israel, their 8-track debut album featuring some of the … Continue reading
In 2010, four kids crossed paths and started playing music together for the sake of playing music together. Their band name only saw the light of day when they were preparing for their first try-out show and had to put a name on the bill; LOTUS, a reference to a Shipwreck A.D. song on the … Continue reading
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