Punk band SWMRS brings their third Uncool Halloween back to The UC Theatre on October 27th.
There's never been a punk band like SWMRS. That's probably because it's too limiting to label the Oakland quartet, "a punk band." SWMRS draws on a variety of influences from the Beach Boys to the Ramones, creating their unique sound.
The band officially formed in early 2015, but their roots stretch back for years-to when Becker, and his childhood friend, Joey Armstrong (drums) began playing music together at 8 years old. They didn't know how to play their instruments, but they'd seen School of Rock, and tabbed Cole's brother Max to sing and play bass.
Before graduating high school, they'd already released two full-length albums and a handful of EP's. They'd toured the world, and shared stages with Pennywise, Rise Against, and Soundgarden.
But SWMRS is a wholly new endeavor. The band recruited their friend Sebastian Mueller to play bass and Max Becker switched to lead guitar. Yet it's more than just a slightly different formation: they've gone deeper, thought harder, learned to play with more power yet greater control.
Their approach is crystallized on the album's title track, "Drive North," It's not a command; it's a concept. It's about hometown pride and the desire to create a unique cultural identity. It's allegorical and subversive, and could be the theme song for the Golden State Warriors the next time they play the Clippers.
In 2016, punk rock isn't just aesthetic. It's about the ideas. It's about upending expectations and finding freedom in your own voice. SWMRS have made a timeless but modern coming of age album-one that reminds you that you aren't the only one trying to beat against the current. Don't miss out, buy your tickets today!
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There's never been a punk band like SWMRS. That's probably because it's too limiting to label the Oakland quartet, "a punk band." SWMRS draws on a variety of influences from the Beach Boys to the Ramones, creating their unique sound.
The band officially formed in early 2015, but their roots stretch back for years-to when Becker, and his childhood friend, Joey Armstrong (drums) began playing music together at 8 years old. They didn't know how to play their instruments, but they'd seen School of Rock, and tabbed Cole's brother Max to sing and play bass.
Before graduating high school, they'd already released two full-length albums and a handful of EP's. They'd toured the world, and shared stages with Pennywise, Rise Against, and Soundgarden.
But SWMRS is a wholly new endeavor. The band recruited their friend Sebastian Mueller to play bass and Max Becker switched to lead guitar. Yet it's more than just a slightly different formation: they've gone deeper, thought harder, learned to play with more power yet greater control.
Their approach is crystallized on the album's title track, "Drive North," It's not a command; it's a concept. It's about hometown pride and the desire to create a unique cultural identity. It's allegorical and subversive, and could be the theme song for the Golden State Warriors the next time they play the Clippers.
In 2016, punk rock isn't just aesthetic. It's about the ideas. It's about upending expectations and finding freedom in your own voice. SWMRS have made a timeless but modern coming of age album-one that reminds you that you aren't the only one trying to beat against the current. Don't miss out, buy your tickets today!
Punk band SWMRS brings their third Uncool Halloween back to The UC Theatre on October 27th.
There's never been a punk band like SWMRS. That's probably because it's too limiting to label the Oakland quartet, "a punk band." SWMRS draws on a variety of influences from the Beach Boys to the Ramones, creating their unique sound.
The band officially formed in early 2015, but their roots stretch back for years-to when Becker, and his childhood friend, Joey Armstrong (drums) began playing music together at 8 years old. They didn't know how to play their instruments, but they'd seen School of Rock, and tabbed Cole's brother Max to sing and play bass.
Before graduating high school, they'd already released two full-length albums and a handful of EP's. They'd toured the world, and shared stages with Pennywise, Rise Against, and Soundgarden.
But SWMRS is a wholly new endeavor. The band recruited their friend Sebastian Mueller to play bass and Max Becker switched to lead guitar. Yet it's more than just a slightly different formation: they've gone deeper, thought harder, learned to play with more power yet greater control.
Their approach is crystallized on the album's title track, "Drive North," It's not a command; it's a concept. It's about hometown pride and the desire to create a unique cultural identity. It's allegorical and subversive, and could be the theme song for the Golden State Warriors the next time they play the Clippers.
In 2016, punk rock isn't just aesthetic. It's about the ideas. It's about upending expectations and finding freedom in your own voice. SWMRS have made a timeless but modern coming of age album-one that reminds you that you aren't the only one trying to beat against the current. Don't miss out, buy your tickets today!
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There's never been a punk band like SWMRS. That's probably because it's too limiting to label the Oakland quartet, "a punk band." SWMRS draws on a variety of influences from the Beach Boys to the Ramones, creating their unique sound.
The band officially formed in early 2015, but their roots stretch back for years-to when Becker, and his childhood friend, Joey Armstrong (drums) began playing music together at 8 years old. They didn't know how to play their instruments, but they'd seen School of Rock, and tabbed Cole's brother Max to sing and play bass.
Before graduating high school, they'd already released two full-length albums and a handful of EP's. They'd toured the world, and shared stages with Pennywise, Rise Against, and Soundgarden.
But SWMRS is a wholly new endeavor. The band recruited their friend Sebastian Mueller to play bass and Max Becker switched to lead guitar. Yet it's more than just a slightly different formation: they've gone deeper, thought harder, learned to play with more power yet greater control.
Their approach is crystallized on the album's title track, "Drive North," It's not a command; it's a concept. It's about hometown pride and the desire to create a unique cultural identity. It's allegorical and subversive, and could be the theme song for the Golden State Warriors the next time they play the Clippers.
In 2016, punk rock isn't just aesthetic. It's about the ideas. It's about upending expectations and finding freedom in your own voice. SWMRS have made a timeless but modern coming of age album-one that reminds you that you aren't the only one trying to beat against the current. Don't miss out, buy your tickets today!
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