Courting announce ‘Grand National’ single with new video
“Thrilling guitar music of the now, driven home in truly chaotic fashion.” – NME “Set to be the next big thing.” – DIY The Liverpool four-piece’s new single is an anti-anthem for a generation nobly stirred by the cruelty of horse racing and the gambling industry propping it up. “I don’t care if he dies, it’s […]
Sprints share new track ‘Swimming’ out Friday 5th March! Full EP and Live dates on the way!
“On course towards future raucous, beer-soaked headline festival sets.” NME “Screw-you power, relentless motorik rhythms and impressively large choruses.” The Guardian “Unrelenting, gritty energy” Daily Star Nice Swan Records · Sprints – Swimming ‘Swimming’ is the third and final track to be released before the debut EP is available in full. It follows ‘Drones’ and the […]
NSWNi008 Jaws the Shark – Demon Dream – February 19th 2021
Nice Swan Records · Jaws The Shark – Demon Dream Last year, Nice Swan Records started the monthly Nice Swan Introduces… series to shine a light on the most exciting emerging talent. Following releases with the likes of Sports Team, Pip Blom, Hotel Lux & FUR, The series introduced a whole wave of new […]
Hallan share new track ‘Hands Up’ The new single from upcoming debut EP, ‘Reporting Live From The Living Room Floor’
Nice Swan Records · Hallan – Hands Up Hallan announce the release of their latest single ‘Hands Up’ and debut EP ‘Reporting Live From The Living Room Floor’. The former of which sees Hallan delve into the Burroughs-esq commentary on everyday people and everyday life but in a way you’ve never heard before. Picture […]
Anorak Patch launch ‘Irate’ on the Nice Swan Introduces Single Series on 22nd January
Nice Swan Records · Anorak Patch – Irate Colchester-based four piece, Anorak Patch, whose drummer is just 14 years old burst onto the scene last year with their debut singles, ‘Beans’ & ‘6 Week Party’, the latter of which making the BBC 6Music Playlist. Keyboardist Effie Lawrence formed the group in late 2019 with high […]
NME 100: Courting, Sprints and Malady are all included.
The NME 100: Essential emerging artists for 2021 The definitive annual list that shines a spotlight on emerging artists that should be on your radar in 2021 Courting Rousing indie capturing the brutal realities of a divided nation From: Liverpool, UK For fans of: Sports Team, The Coral USP: Courting sum up deep-rooted national insecurities by way of […]
Nice Swan Records Tracks of 2020 – We’ve put together our favourite 73 songs of 2020!
Nice Swan Records Tracks of 2020 With festivals cancelled, venues shut + all of us locked down for the vast majority of 2020 music has never meant more than in twenty twenty… and boy did it deliver! We reflect back on what was a fantastic year for new music discovery… Add the playlist here
Courting release Popshop! (Remixes)
Courting release Popshop! (Remixes) Liverpool four-piece Courting released the brilliant first single, ‘Popshop!’ from their forthcoming debut EP via renowned indie label Nice Swan Records. The two minute indie-pop banger is now the subject of an excellent Remixes EP. Home Counties & The Lounge Society each offer their takes on the song and each offer […]
Nice Swan Records Top 20 Albums of 2020 – Part II
Nice Swan Records Top 20 Albums of 2020 #2 The second instalment of our Nice Swan Records Top 20 Albums of 2020! And look we’ve even put them in a Spotify playlist for you, how convenient. Doves – The Universal Want After an 11 year hiatus the release of Doves ‘The Universal Want’ was just […]
Nice Swan Records Top 20 Albums of 2020 – Part I
Nice Swan Records Top 20 Albums of 2020 #1 We’ve put together a summary of Nice Swan Records Top 20 Albums of 2020. Enjoy the first 10 of our 20 choices. And look we’ve even put them in a Spotify playlist for you, how convenient. Sault – Black ls The mysterious collective reacted to the […]