Swerve City is an alternative rock band from Auckland, New Zealand, known for their tight rhythms, ferocious melodic vocals, and transcendent lead guitars. Drawing influences from alt-rock, post-grunge, modern metalcore, and progressive metal, their sound is both dynamic and deeply emotive.
The debut EP, Over Oceans, released on October 11, is a pivotal milestone for the band. Featuring a blend of heavy riffs and emotional depth, the EP captures the essence of their journey, marking the end of one chapter and the start of another. Songs like Avalanche showcase their ability to weave raw emotion with powerful instrumentation, offering listeners a cathartic and unforgettable experience.
Swerve City has earned spots on the NZ Official Charts and the Radioscope Top 40 Rock Charts, with their tracks receiving airplay on leading radio stations in New Zealand and internationally. They’ve also shared the stage with top acts like These Four Walls, Dead Favours, and Coridian, further solidifying their reputation as a force in the rock scene.
Band Members:
Kev (guitar, vocals)
Shannon (bass, vocals)
Adam (drums)
REVIEW: EP Review: Over Oceans Submitted by KravenVSAlfstewart |
14 Oct 2024 |
REVIEW: Gig Review: Swerve City @ Ding Dong Lounge, Auckland - 11/02/2023 Submitted by Paul T Gheist |
12 Feb 2023 |
INTERVIEW: MNZ Interview: The Distorted Transmission 023: Swerve City Submitted by WillBloodfarm |
17 Oct 2021 |
REVIEW: Single Review: Moving Pictures Submitted by Kerry MB |
23 May 2021 |
REVIEW: Swerve City @ Dead Witch, Auckland - 13/03/2021 Submitted by BenRuegg |
14 Mar 2021 |
REVIEW: Single Review: Sink Like Stones Submitted by BenRuegg |
5 Feb 2021 |
INTERVIEW: Interview with Swerve City Submitted by Investigator |
19 Aug 2020 |
REVIEW: Single/Video Review: Dangerous Submitted by KravenVSAlfstewart |
8 Aug 2020 |
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