Swim Deep is an indie pop band from Birmingham, England consisting of Austi… Read Full Bio ↴Swim Deep is an indie pop band from Birmingham, England consisting of Austin Williams (vocals), Cavan McCarthy (bass), James Balmont (keys), Robbie Wood (guitar). Swim Deep formed in 2011 by Austin Williams, Tom 'Higgy' Higgins and Wolfgang J Harte. Harte left the band in late 2012 and was replaced by Cavan McCarthy. James Balmont joined the band as a full member in 2014 after a year of playing as an extra live member. In 2018, it was confirmed Zachary Robinson (drums) and Tom Higgins (guitar) had left the band ahead of recording their third album. On July 3rd 2018, they posted a picture of Robbie Wood on their Instagram with the caption, "Robbie - he's one of us", confirming the addition of a new member. They have often been identified as part of the emerging Digbeth-based B-Town scene.
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)
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)
Namaste
Swim Deep Lyrics
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Ajay Srivastav I bow down to the divine in you You are my…
Antti Tuisku Mä seison yksin rannalla ja toivon Et mua ympäröis stadion M…
bbno$ It's Jason Rich, baby Boy you hit, flip the case Gucci bib,…
Beastie Boys Yeah A butterfly floats on the breeze of a sun lit…
Blue Return Here we go again A million miles away Time and time again It…
Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots Seven thirty in the morning, In the suit that I was…
Carta Magna Pensemos un segundo, si pudieramos Predecir un mejor futuro …
Casi Joy I get the dog You get the fancy whiskey But we agreed…
Chiko.T.D. Namaste namaste namaste Nice day to write a song Rain…
Cobweb सुन, यो हाम्रो गीत गाउँदै छौँ सबैलाई मनदेखि धेरैधेरै न्यानो …
corriendo se siente como un déjà vu sin poder ver bien subiendo esta…
Cris Cosmo Schliess Deine Augen Spür nach und geniess Halt nochmal inne…
Dennis Ela é a paz da meditação Paz, praia e sono bom Minha…
Devin Townsend Follow the way Follow the way Holding mother Follow the way …
Eloy Namaste There are moments which are irresistible There are …
Jary Oddział Zamknięty A teraz gdy odchodzisz W bezruchu cichym tkwię Ty nie przemi…
Jasper Sawyer I been lonely, I been really, really lonely I be buying…
Karayxn Respect me and give me a namaste I wouldn't blame you…
LIVING ROOM - Beastie Boys Yeah A butterfly floats on the breeze of a sun lit…
LIVING ROOM - Morcheeba We'll say these words and we'll be heard The winning part…
Mace Rkomi Venerus Sai, spicco il volo quando non guardi Cinque minuti, sono co…
Mantras Namas te narasiḿhāya Prahlādāhlāda-dāyine Hiraṇyakaśipor v…
Manu Om Namaste, namaste Namaste, namaste Namaste, namaste…
Opał Dla braci gest, co nie puścili wioseł, gdy los targał…
Piego Bıktım, bıktım anlattım bitti sikir Siktir git pislik, piçli…
Prompto Boy better keep yo distance, out my vision If you come…
Pyura [feat. Lucas & The Woods] Amado Eu Sou Em meu coração te amo Você me…
R.I.P BESTIA Kamadhenu derrama leite em nosso terreiro Ganesha tem licenç…
Salim-Sulaiman Kukdukdoon bolo namaste The rooster cries namaste Jagjantu b…
Static & Ben El ג'ורדי מארלי בן אל ראסתבורי סטט מן נאמסטה פאנטסטה כולם …
T.D.J. Yea I step outside Quarter to midnight Toyota pulls around t…
The Kennedys Namaste Verse One: There are moments When the world falls aw…
V.I.V.E.K Nigga I'm the master Like Obi-Wan Kenobi Euro step these bi…
Veil of Maya We will stand, make this place our own One day we…
Venerus Sai, spicco il volo quando non guardi Cinque minuti, sono co…
Vini Vici I bow down and humbly bow down to the true…
Zino Vinci I was hot stepping in my Nike Air sneaker You didn't…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Swim Deep:
0121 Desire 0121 Desire Dark green lights in the emerald tonight, oh I'm…
Beach justice And I will sell myself for something I made out…
Bruised I was in a cave when I first saw the…
Colour Your Ways C'mon man we got nothing on our time Throw your ties…
Desire 0121 Desire Dark green lights in the emerald tonight, oh I'm…
Down By The Seaside Down by the seaside, see all the boats go sailing? Can…
Drag Queens in Soho I hope, that I'll learn lessons from drag queens in…
Father I Pray Father we move, in different ways But I am your son,…
Francisco One, two, three, four! It's time to wake up... Isn't it? …
Happy as Larrie Here you are, you've arrived, there's nothing here that you…
Honey She wanna move around and hold onto the dreams that…
Intro She takes my time She grows the flowers in my mind She…
King City I wanna be everything that I'm not I wanna be rich,…
Make My Sun Shine It doesn't cost to feel like you've blown it all…
Never Stop Pinching Myself Never stop pinching myself Cause I can be nobody else I'm no…
Orange county Listen here, pretty girl I'd hate to see you down on…
Red Lips I Know You stop and ask why I look glum (I know I…
Sail Away Say Goodbye Another day goes passing by She asks him when can…
She Changes the Weather She takes my time, She grows the flowers in my mind, She…
Si Si Me Voy Si Si Me Voy Si Si Me Voy Si Si Veleti Si Si…
Soul Trippin' I wanna tell you something I wouldn't say I wanna tell…
The Sea Go down to the sea And tell me what it is…
To Feel Good Everybody's free everybody's free to feel good To feel good,…
Top of the Pops I wanna be on top of the pops for you…
World I Share I may not always be your lover But as long as…
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Febe
zach is freaking adorable
Collette Post
Febe They all are!
Lauhren
1:34 is just precious
Ella Stevenson
I love how enthusiastically james plays the keytar
Marine Euller
Loving Cav's look here ! Such a cool music video guys !
Mordecai Pladah
At least this sounds like music and credit to Swim Deep...I have been waiting for real bands to arise like these and Peace and The Blue Collars...great stuff
karen
your music makes me really happy guys 💗
lera!
gooosh, this vid is adorable! 😍 felt sorry for fred's elimination though
équinoxe de printemps
i really love your new style ! very different than the former one but still entertaining and different from the other bands that's pretty great !
Francina María
OMG this is perfection