‘A lot of late 70s bands wore grey. But we were determined to have fun’: the return of the mega-influential Swell Maps after 46 years

Championed by the BBC’s John Peel and signed to Rough Trade, the band were punk when that meant DIY, psychedelia and prog as well as screaming chords. What’s more, they loved Pink Floyd ...
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Swell Maps' Jowe Head on East Coast tour, including three NYC shows (dates)

Head is probably best-known for his time as bassist in Swell Maps where he wrote two of the band’s catchiest songs, “Harmony in Your Bathroom” and the great “Cake Shop Girl” which did indeed inspire ...
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Swell Maps’ John Peel Sessions to be Officially Released for the First Time in 40 Years

Recordings by Swell Maps for John Peel’s BBC Radio 1 show are to be made officially available for the first time in 40 years on a new release. Due out on vinyl, CD and in digital formats in September, ...