Swimming Tapes are comprised of Northern Ireland singing guitarists Robbie Reid and Louis Price, guitarist Jason Hawthorne, bassist Paddy Conn and St. Albans drummer Andrew Evans. From the self-released demo “Souvenirs” to the release of this EP, it has been an unhindered rise and 2017 should be very good too. Indeed, they just played two ‘ones to watch’ shows for DIY and The Line Of Best Fit.

Following up to “Tides“, their new track “Cameos” remains in line with what the band have released so far. The vocal partnership of Reid and Price pans quite well with the nostalgia of the dreamy shoegaze of the instrumental. About the track, Robbie Reid explained:

[su_quote]“Cameos” is about being far away from a person you want to see more of, dragging yourself through the week while wishing you were somewhere else.[/su_quote]

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The release of Swimming Tapes‘ “Souvenirs EP” also comes with the announcement of a debut headline show at London’s Waiting Room on April 13. You can get your tickets there.

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About the track, which was produced and mixed by Paddy Baird, the band explains:
[su_quote]Some memories are perfected by the passing of time, become dreamlike, intensified by the imagination. “Tides” is about those kind of memories, a plea to somehow go back in time and live in their magic.[/su_quote]

Swimming Tapes are comprised of guitarists Robbie Reid, Louis Price (who sings for the first time on this third track), and Jason Hawthorne. Paddy Conn on bass and drummer Andrew Evans complete the team. Even if they are now based in London, four members of the band actually come from Northern Ireland.

Stream “Tides” on Spotify or buy it on iTunes. The debut track “Souvenirs” can still be downloaded for free!

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“Tides” is out now via the new London label Hand In Hive, whose roaster includes also Zuzu, Wyldest, and Saltwater Sun. You can also download

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