Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich use state-of-the-art sound design, mind-bending story-telling, and a sense of humor to ask big questions and blur the boundaries between science, philosophy, and human experience. Radiolab is produced in New York at WNYC, and heard on over 300 public radio stations across the country.

Recognized for their moody melodies, lush vocals and edgy guitars, Swoon’s sensibilities ring true on their sophomore album, Backwards &amp; Forwards. Laced with poetic yet disarmingly potent lyrics, their catchy melodies have staying power, or as one fan put it, “Seems every song leaves you singing it back to yourself afterwards.”

While songwriter and frontperson Minnie Cho turns provocative phrases that are often at odds with the music, her sweet sultry voice and layered harmonies counterbalance grungy guitars and a driving rhythm section. Neither predictably pretty nor your standard melancholy, Swoon harnesses an underground sound that is distinctly their own.

Backwards & Forwards was released in February 2011 with college radio promotion by Tinderbox. A cover of the title track recorded by Chris Collingwood of Fountains of Wayne can be found with a blog post at www.myspace.com/chriscollingwood. 

“I really dug [Backwards &amp; Forwards] and wished I had written the album’s title track myself.”
~ Chris Collingwood, Fountains of Wayne

“The songs are so melodic, polished and just plain enjoyable!”
~ Eugene Foley, Foley Entertainment, Music Industry Consultants

“New York quartet Swoon make catchy pop-rock tunes inspired by ’90s indie and alternative."
~ WLUR Radio Blogspot

“Swoon have a nice brooding pop sound...Minnie Cho’s understated voice is, like the melodies, pleasing and delicate, but with an intriguing edge....a nice counterbalance to the grungy guitars”
~ Neil Diamond, Mr. Neil’s Blog, Swoon at The National Underground

"Be prepared for heartfelt, deep pop-rock with an easily accessible big sound and remarkable lyrics."
~ Roman Game, Curator, The Small Beast

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