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Russell Swallow is one of those lucky pre-Brexit kids who spent two years living between London and Berlin. His sound is a refreshing synthesis of the classic British singer-songwriter tradition blended with ambient Berlin soundscapes. He uses confessional lyrics and allegorical storytelling to create songs that range from hushed, prayer-like confessionals to soaring, indie epics. 
 
Swallow established himself as a solo artist after moving to Berlin in 2016 and has since toured extensively throughout Europe, playing over 300 shows in seven countries, with festivals in London, Germany, Switzerland and France. He has been support for the likes of Kimberly Anne, Leddra Chapman and Kal Lavelle and performed at venues such as Kantine am Berghain (Berlin), Green Note & Union Chapel (London).
 
Inspired by the likes of Bon Iver, Jeff Buckley, and Jon Martyn, Swallow taught himself to write songs by blending his passion for poetry and short stories with his newfound love of indie-driven sounds, whilst growing up in Suffolk.
 
Remixes from latest EP Body Like Braille are released this Summer, with new self produced music coming later this year. The record captures Swallow’s haunting vocals, shimmering electric guitar and lush electronics. 

CONTACT: 
russ_swallow@hotmail.com
www.russellswallow.com

PRESS:
'Dreamy folk-inclined songwriting meets subtle electronics...new single Chemicals features Kal Lavelle, and the two combine to make something truly special' - Clash Magazine

'a sweeping groove laden melody...Russell Swallow mesmerizes with his latest composition Chemicals' - Diamond Deposits

'a powerful and ethereal introduction to the sound of debut solo EP AM-BPM. ... the feeling of a late night drive in the city. (Chemicals) reverberated swells and rhythmic crescendos beautifully marry acoustic and indie-electro elements' - Too Many Blogs

'Russell Swallow delivers a modern day gem for the masses in “Chemicals”... the track has a way of delivering a certain vibe that pulls the humanity inside of us out into the open...listen, enjoy and remember that the chemicals inside of you need you to find the spark that is waiting out in the world...add passion to your life' - Wolf in a Suit

'clearly a man with poetry in his soul' - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music

'pouring his heart out with killer songs' - Sofar Sounds

'very, very beautiful' - Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6 Music

'deeply wonderful...beautiful songs of love and heartbreak' - Daylight Music, Union Chapel

'fulsome pop lushness...poetic lyrics and self-exploration with Russell’s subtle grasp of what makes a good tune great' - The Canteen, Bristol

A close engagement with the environment is at the core of my research. The act of closely looking at the world around us is pertinent to the philosophy of Heidegger; the idea of paying attention to the things that we might normally disregard. This circumspective approach to looking parallels the idea of listening. Salome Voegelin describes “an aesthetic and philosophy of sound art” as an act of engaging with the world “…based on the discovering drive… a drive to knowing”.

A significant strand of my practice involves an enquiry into the relationship between the visual and the sonic, between sound and object. My work is concerned with the way in which we ‘see’ sound physically, as an integral component of the sculpture, exploring the embodiment of sound within the object. The ‘capturing’ of sounds within the environment is integral to the making process. Using a makeshift parabolic dish and a dictaphone, I adopt an attitude of openness to being in the world, absorbing environmental sounds which spark inspiration. Likewise, this approach is embraced in the gathering and collecting of curious objects of synaesthetic correlation, and in the construction of materials.  I explore a sculptural dialogue between materials and forms in relation to the site specificity of space, which in turn may become activated by the transient material of sound. 


HUB FESTIVAL returns to Cardiff next bank holiday weekend, 25th-27th August 2017!

HUB is a 3-day festival of music, art and street performance across 12 venues on Womanby Street.

As well as over 200 live acts, this year sees the addition of a beer festival featuring local craft brewers, a new street presentation with designers decorating the area, as well as musicians, poets, comedians, performing arts and street food.

ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON ON: http://www.facebook.com/hubfestival 

VENUES: The Full Moon, Castle Emporium, Clwb Ifor Bach, City Arms, Urban Taphouse, Fuel, Busker's Stage and our outdoor stage.

ADVANCE TICKETS on sale soon!

Alt folk pop from the Welsh border. Harmonies and flannel shirts galore. Airplay credits include BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio 6 Music, Amazing Radio & Radio Clwyd.

FREE EP: http://www.sparrowhawks.bandcamp.com/

Owner operator of Neon Krishna Records. Co-Chair of Circl8 Radio. Amateur music-maker and remixer.

Pretty much all of the songs i put on here are are recorded on my phone and written by me with me playing all of the parts. none of them are in their finished or most polished state, get over it,

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