The band began to record in Brussels in the last few months of 2012 of what would soon be their debut album. During their career, they have released five singles which have received critical acclaim. They released their debut album Where the Heaven Are We on August 5, 2013. It was originally meant to be on 29 July, but it was moved to a later date for unknown reasons.
Their music has been described as "Beach grunge". the band often get mentioned in the same sentence as fellow Birmingham bands Peace and Troumaca who also make slacker beach rock.
Swim Deep formed in 2010 with Austin Williams, Tom 'Higgy' Higgins and Wolfgang J Harte. The band went through multiple drummers until they eventually recruited Austin's best friend Zachary Robinson on drums who, at the time, was playing in a band called Cajole Cajole. On the subject, Austin said, “We thought it was a long shot but we’d just lost another drummer so we asked Zach if he wanted to join our band and he said yeah. That was one of the best things that happened, to be honest.” After a few months, Harte announced that he was leaving the band and the band played as a three piece until they recruited Cavan McCarthy, the merchandise seller from fellow Birmingham band, Peace. The band put some demos up on Soundcloud, "Isla Vista" and "Santa Maria", in 2011.
In 2012, Swim Deep signed with Chess Club and released their debut single, "King City", in May 2012. After a UK tour with Spector in November/December 2012, the band went to Brussels to record their debut album with producer Charlie Hugall. They released their second single, "Honey", in November which got them well critical acclaim and is usually associated with the band. NME magazine said that "the best bits of the Birmingham mob’s latest cut have the pull of a star-spangled whirlpool that’ll suck you back into the late ’80s."
2010-2012: Formation and record deal
They have played shows with Splashh, Spector, Citizens! and the Mystery Jets. The band also accompanied Two Door Cinema Club on their February 2013 UK tour, alongside Bastille. In February 2013, a video was released for their next single "The Sea". The single was released the month after on 7" vinyl and download, backed with a cover of "Down by the Seaside". In May 2013 they released their fourth single "She Changes the Weather", along with an EP of the same name.
2013-2014: Where the Heaven Are We
In early May, Swim Deep put the pre-order links up on their official store. Where the Heaven Are We is due to be released in August, 2013, on 12" vinyl, CD and digital download. Limited edition signed vinyl are also to be released featuring a 7" of two early demos. A Japan only EP was released in May titled Sun on My Back made up of early demos, B-sides and "King City". In June, the band released a new video for the re-release of "King City". The single is due for release in July. In July 2013 it was revealed that the deluxe edition of Where the Heaven Are We would feature a bonus track "Crush".
2014-2017: Mothers
Following tours throughout 2013 to support their debut album, the band began recording their second album in London in September 2014. In December, they returned to Brussels to continue their progress. They finished recording in January 2015. They released "To My Brother", the first single from the second record, in February. "To My Brother" was noted by critics for its marked change in direction, with many picking up on the unexpected influence of acid house music. Speaking to DIY Magazine, Austin addressed the band's dramatic new direction: "I feel like we’re all shaving our heads and going to war with this record." The second single from the album, "One Great Song and I Could Change the World", was released in April 2015.
In June 2015, the band announced Mothers, their sophomore album, would be released 19 September. The album release was later delayed until 2 October. Mothers, heavily influenced by acid house and techno, received positive reviews from critics, with a Metacritic score of 79. NME's Rhian Daly described "Namaste" as "a great big bolt of pop that’s impossible to ignore".DIY Magazine's Stephen Ackroyd said that "Fueiho Boogie" "explodes time and time again into increasingly more ridiculous krautrock techno extravaganzas." In December 2015, Swim Deep toured North America with The 1975.
2018-: Untitled third album
Swim Deep confirmed they were recording their third album in July 2018. The band confirmed the departures of long-serving members Zachary Robinson and Tom Higgins in a statement. Captioning a photograph of a new-look Swim Deep on the beach, they said: “We’re off to a studio by the sea to finally finish the album we’ve been dreaming of our whole lives and we’re so ready to share it with you.”
Members:
Austin "Ozzy" Williams - vocals, guitar, keys, percussion (2010–present)
Cavan "Cav" McCarthy - bass guitar, backing vocals (2012–present)
James Balmont - keys, percussion, guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
Robbie Wood - guitar, backing vocals (2017-present)
Past members:
James "Wolfgang" Harte - bass guitar, backing vocals (2010-2012)
Johnny Aries - live keys and live percussion (2013)
Tom "Higgy Pop" Higgins - guitar, backing vocals (2010–2018)
Zachary "Zach" Robinson - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2011–2018)
Make My Sun Shine
Swim Deep Lyrics
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And you'll get lost to feelin' like you've found the way
To feel like you want it (everyday)
Like you've got it (it's not gonna stay)
Life you always wanna feel this way
You make my sun shine
You make my watch tick slowly
You make me tan in the rain
Loosen your mind when you talk
Tighten your eyes with your thoughts
Call it whatever you like
My words don't seem to mind
To feel like you want it (everyday)
Like you've got it (it's not gonna stay)
Life you always wanna feel this way
You make my sun shine
You make my watch tick slowly
You make my sunshine
You make me tan in the rain
I feel like I want it (everyday)
Like I got it (it's not gonna stay)
Life I always wanna feel this way
If it makes you feel better
That the time moves slowly
If it makes you feel better
That the time moves slowly
You make my sun shine
You make my watch tick slowly
You make my sunshine
You make me tan in the rain
The lyrics of Swim Deep’s “Make My Sun Shine” express the desire to feel good and the appreciation of someone who makes that feeling possible. The song is about the wonderful feeling of being in love and how it brings out the best in a person. The first verse describes the freedom that comes with letting go of everything and feeling like you’ve blown it all away. The next line talks about getting lost in the feeling of finding the way. This may mean the feeling of a new start or new direction in life. It’s about the excitement and joy of discovering something new that gives purpose to one’s life. The chorus then says that the person they love makes their sun shine, makes their watch tick slowly, and makes them tan in the rain. All of these ideas use sun and time as metaphors for the feeling of warmth, slow and laid-back emotions, and defying the odds.
The second verse continues with the theme of loosening up to enjoy the moment. It suggests that one should not try to control everything but instead loosen up and focus on what’s important. The line “tighten your eyes with your thoughts” suggests that one should think more deeply and let their mind wander in the moment. The lyrics then say that no matter what words people use, their love continues to flourish. The final stanza repeats the chorus and ends with an affirmation of the desire to always feel good and be with the person who makes their sun shine.
Overall, “Make My Sun Shine” is a song about love and the idea that it makes everything better. It’s about being in the moment and living life with positivity and excitement. The lyrics use metaphors to describe the feeling of happiness that comes with love, and the music matches the joyous and vibrant energy of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't cost to feel like you've blown it all away
You don't have to pay anything to feel like you've completely lost it.
And you'll get lost to feelin' like you've found the way
Sometimes feeling completely lost helps you find your way.
To feel like you want it (everyday)
To have this feeling that you desire every single day.
Like you've got it (it's not gonna stay)
To feel like you have what you want but knowing it won't last forever.
Life you always wanna feel this way
We always want to feel this way in life.
You make my sun shine
You brighten up my life.
You make my watch tick slowly
Time seems to slow down when I'm with you.
You make my sunshine
You bring sunshine to my life.
You make me tan in the rain
Even in the bad times, you bring warmth and happiness to my life.
Loosen your mind when you talk
Relax your mind and be more open when conversing with others.
Tighten your eyes with your thoughts
Focus your mind on your thoughts.
Call it whatever you like
Feel free to give it any name you want.
My words don't seem to mind
My words are not affected by what you choose to call it.
I feel like I want it (everyday)
I desire this feeling every day.
Like I got it (it's not gonna stay)
I feel like I have what I want but I know it won't last forever.
Life I always wanna feel this way
I want to feel this way in life forever.
If it makes you feel better
If it helps you feel good.
That the time moves slowly
That time passes slowly when I'm with you.
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